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In this first scholarly reflection on the 2012 elections, a
distinguished cast of contributors enlightens students, scholars,
and serious political readers about the issues involved in one of
the most polarised presidential elections in history. The book
includes groundbreaking research on e-politics and online
fund-raising, the role of race, class, and gender, and the
influence of the Tea Party, Occupy, the economic crisis, and other
actors and factors in the election. Characterised by diversity,
liveliness, and data-informed analysis, Winning the Presidency 2012
captures the highlights as well as looking ahead.
All over the world, political parties are being born and political
pluralism is being fostered. Ironically, here in the United States,
the parties are blurring together ideologically, and the political
process is suffering. One of the messages of this book is that a
vital two-party system is essential to America's political health.
The last thing this country needs, the authors argue, is two
Republican parties. At this critical moment in history, the
Democratic party has the opportunity to offer the nation a real
political choice, a sense of direction, and a program to address
the needs of Americans in a changing world. It is time, they say,
for a change-a change that only the Democrats can provide. As
recounted here, a generation of Republican administrations have had
their chance. The results have not been happy: deepening social
divisions, heightened inequalities in income distribution, a
decaying educational system, environmental exploitation, an
insensitivity to the concerns of the less powerful, the largest
public debt in history, and a foreign policy based on force.
Recurring constitutional crises have also erupted, as epitomized by
the Iran-Contra affair. The record is a sorry one. Alternatives
exist, and the best ones rest with the Democratic party. The
Democrats must lead. It is their responsibility to offer a new
vision of the future and the means for achieving it-to provide a
program that is compassionate, just, and inclusive of all. The
politics of greed, exploitation, self-promotion, and militarism
must be put behind us. Such are the themes of this extraordinary
book. Leading academicians, each an expert in his or her area,
emphasize the need for new leadership, propose contributions that a
progressive Democratic party could make, and suggest what this
party should stand for as well as how it can win in 1992. They urge
the Democrats to be both brave and principled-brave in defying the
conventional wisdom that Democrats must be moderate to win, and
principled in sticking to progressive ideals. The book provides
analysis of such areas as the political impact of an
issue-oriented, liberal party; the campaign and media choices
required to get a progressive message across; the role and concerns
of women, blacks, Hispanics, and other 262underrepresented groups;
electoral and legislative strategies for success; and the substance
of what a progressive policy agenda should contain. Challenging and
thought-provoking, these essays will help reshape political
thinking during this critical period in the nation's history. Their
objective is creation of a society that represents and responds to
human needs, and the authors indicate the way to achieve these
goals through an invigorated, forward-looking Democratic party.
In this first scholarly reflection on the 2012 elections, a
distinguished cast of contributors enlightens students, scholars,
and serious political readers about the issues involved in one of
the most polarised presidential elections in history. The book
includes groundbreaking research on e-politics and online
fund-raising, the role of race, class, and gender, and the
influence of the Tea Party, Occupy, the economic crisis, and other
actors and factors in the election. Characterised by diversity,
liveliness, and data-informed analysis, Winning the Presidency 2012
captures the highlights as well as looking ahead.
All over the world, political parties are being born and political
pluralism is being fostered. Ironically, here in the United States,
the parties are blurring together ideologically, and the political
process is suffering. One of the messages of this book is that a
vital two-party system is essential to America's political health.
The last thing this country needs, the authors argue, is two
Republican parties. At this critical moment in history, the
Democratic party has the opportunity to offer the nation a real
political choice, a sense of direction, and a program to address
the needs of Americans in a changing world. It is time, they say,
for a change-a change that only the Democrats can provide. As
recounted here, a generation of Republican administrations have had
their chance. The results have not been happy: deepening social
divisions, heightened inequalities in income distribution, a
decaying educational system, environmental exploitation, an
insensitivity to the concerns of the less powerful, the largest
public debt in history, and a foreign policy based on force.
Recurring constitutional crises have also erupted, as epitomized by
the Iran-Contra affair. The record is a sorry one. Alternatives
exist, and the best ones rest with the Democratic party. The
Democrats must lead. It is their responsibility to offer a new
vision of the future and the means for achieving it-to provide a
program that is compassionate, just, and inclusive of all. The
politics of greed, exploitation, self-promotion, and militarism
must be put behind us. Such are the themes of this extraordinary
book. Leading academicians, each an expert in his or her area,
emphasize the need for new leadership, propose contributions that a
progressive Democratic party could make, and suggest what this
party should stand for as well as how it can win in 1992. They urge
the Democrats to be both brave and principled-brave in defying the
conventional wisdom that Democrats must be moderate to win, and
principled in sticking to progressive ideals. The book provides
analysis of such areas as the political impact of an
issue-oriented, liberal party; the campaign and media choices
required to get a progressive message across; the role and concerns
of women, blacks, Hispanics, and other 262underrepresented groups;
electoral and legislative strategies for success; and the substance
of what a progressive policy agenda should contain. Challenging and
thought-provoking, these essays will help reshape political
thinking during this critical period in the nation's history. Their
objective is creation of a society that represents and responds to
human needs, and the authors indicate the way to achieve these
goals through an invigorated, forward-looking Democratic party.
Set against the backdrop of the war in Iraq, drastically altered
relations with traditional U.S. allies, intense partisanship, and a
national debate over moral values, the 2004 presidential campaign
presented voters with a clear choice that reflected deep divisions
within the country. This collection analyzes this watershed
election, and its likely consequences. The contributors examine
every aspect of the election, including the strategies and tactics
of the Bush and Kerry campaigns, voter turnout and policy
consequences, campaign financing, and the power of incumbency.
Analysis of Ireland's international position, exploring evolving economic power, changing relationship with the EU, England, and Northern Ireland and its political role in the world. The book traces Ireland's development from a rural and isolated country to one that has emerged as an influential player on the international stage. It looks at the continuing difficulties with the North, Ireland's role of prominence in Europe and the way in which it has benefited from economic globalization.
This volume assesses the fundamental changes in Irish society over
the last several decades, changes that have led to a more
prosperous, more economically self-sufficient and more
outward-looking nation. The areas addressed include: a social
profile of Irish citizens over time; the restructuring of the Irish
economy and its consequences for the modern Irish state; the
evolution of social and religious values and their political
ramifications; the role of the Catholic Church and its changing
relationship to Irish society and governmental power; political
institutions; policy formation and impact in areas ranging from
social welfare, industrial finance and economic policy to education
and religion; the evolving international role of Ireland and in
particular its relationship to the European Union; the efforts to
promote a lasting peace with Northern Ireland and the changing
conception of potential resolutions to the divisions present; and
the relevance of these developments both for appreciating the
current Irish state and its contribution to democratic development
and economic modernization.
Ireland and the Politics of Change provides a timely assessment of
the fundamental changes that have occurred in Irish society over
the last several decades from the standpoint of their political
significance. There is a particular concern with the leadership
role of government and other political institutions in stimulating,
managing and responding to the changes taking place that are of
fundamental importance to understanding contemporary politics and
today's Ireland in the world community.Considerable social,
economic, demographic and international change has taken place
within Ireland (and Northern Ireland) and without in relation to
the rest of the world, and particularly in response to the
association with the European Union. Ireland and the Politics of
Change examines institutional developments, economic forces,
demographic and attitudinal profiles and group-based (religious,
gender, class) concerns as they have evolved and assesses their
significance for policy enactment and political representation.
The presidential election of 2008 is unique in a history of
memorable campaigns for the highest office in the U.S. Never before
has an African American captured the nomination of a major
political party. Never before have the Republicans nominated a
woman for vice president. Never before has a woman come so close to
capturing the nomination of a major party. And with at once one of
the oldest and youngest candidates contending for the office, never
before has the campaign been stretched over such a range of voters
and issues. Add to that the multiple threats to the U.S. economy
and the longest war the country has ever waged and the electoral
context is set. This book is the first to describe and assess these
monumental developments with original analysis by an all-star cast
of contributors. No other book captures both the range and depth of
this one in its early look at the meaning of the most significant
election in years-one with unprecedented institutional,
constitutional, and policy consequences for all of us.
The presidential election of 2008 is unique in a history of
memorable campaigns for the highest office in the U.S. Never before
has an African American captured the nomination of a major
political party. Never before have the Republicans nominated a
woman for vice president. Never before has a woman come so close to
capturing the nomination of a major party. And with at once one of
the oldest and youngest candidates contending for the office, never
before has the campaign been stretched over such a range of voters
and issues. Add to that the multiple threats to the U.S. economy
and the longest war the country has ever waged and the electoral
context is set. This book is the first to describe and assess these
monumental developments with original analysis by an all-star cast
of contributors. No other book captures both the range and depth of
this one in its early look at the meaning of the most significant
election in years-one with unprecedented institutional,
constitutional, and policy consequences for all of us.
Set against the backdrop of the war in Iraq, drastically altered
relations with traditional U.S. allies, intense partisanship, and a
national debate over moral values, the 2004 presidential campaign
presented voters with a clear choice that reflected deep divisions
within the country. This collection analyzes this watershed
election, and its likely consequences. The contributors examine
every aspect of the election, including the strategies and tactics
of the Bush and Kerry campaigns, voter turnout and policy
consequences, campaign financing, and the power of incumbency.
Assassinations cast a long shadow on the history of the United
States. Presidents, Congressmen, governors, mayors, state
legislators, judges, and other prominent public figures all have
been the targets of disturbed or fanatical individuals bent on
murder as an expression of their real or imagined grievances. After
every such occurrence, the press and the public express shock and
demand explanations, hoping that an analysis of the cause may serve
to prevent future killings, or at least help to develop better
means to protect potential targets in the future. "Assassination
and Political Violence," a staff study done at the request of the
National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence, is a
comprehensive study of politically motivated violence and murder
form the early days of the Republic to the late 1960's. After an
introductory section devoted to a structural analysis of
assassination, the book briefly discusses assassinations by type of
office holder, followed by more detailed reviews of attacks on
Presidents and Presidential candidates. It then examines the
psychology of Presidential assassins, a psychiatric view of public
reactions to assassinations, and a cross-national comparative study
of assassinations, accompanied by numerous charts that compare the
experience of countries around the world by specific variables,
such as population size and political instability. A chapter on
political violence in the United States provides a detailed
overview of this phenomenon, taking into account regional,
economic, racial, and other factors. Included are a number of
illustrations of political propaganda pieces, such as a "Wanted"
poster for President John F. Kennedy labeled "Wanted for TREASON"
and another, of a Defense Department official, that includes his
home address. An extensive appendix provides an exhaustive list of
assassination events by country and a series of supplemental essays
outline the history of political violence in various countries
around the world. The information provided in Assassination and
Political Violence makes it an indispensable source of data and
analysis on the global reach of political murder, with a special
emphasis on the American scene. As such it will be of great
interest to scholars, law enforcement professionals, and anyone
interested in the history and impact of assassination on the body
politic. Originally published in 1969. illustrated.
In the wake of the September 11 attacks, Americans were confronted
with a new kind of war and a new kind of danger. After the strikes,
institutions were created to mobilize the domestic response to
potential terrorist threats and Congress passed legislation giving
the president broad powers to fight terrorism and to provide
heightened security for the nation. In this timely work, a team of
experts addresses the question of how a democracy faces the
challenge of balancing legitimate homeland security concerns
against the rights and freedoms of its citizens. They evaluate the
measures introduced in the aftermath of 9/11 and assess the
far-reaching consequences of those changes for American politics
and society.
'This thoughtful and wide-ranging review of parties and party
research contains contributions from many of the foremost party
scholars and is a must for all library shelves' - Richard Luther,
Keele University 'The study of political parties has never been
livelier and this genuinely international Handbook - theoretically
rich, comparatively informed, and focused on important questions -
defines the field. This volume is both an indispensable summary of
what we know and the starting point for future research' - R K
Carty, University of British Columbia 'Political parties are
ubiquitous, but their forms and functions vary greatly from regime
to regime, from continent to continent, and from era to era. The
Handbook of Party Politics captures this variation and richness in
impressive ways. The editors have assembled an excellent team, and
the scope of the volume is vast and intriguing' - Kaare Strom,
University of California, San Diego Political parties are
indispensable to democracy and a central subject of research and
study in political science around the world. This major new
handbook is the first to comprehensively map the state-of-the-art
in contemporary party politics scholarship. The Handbook is
designed to: - provide an invaluable survey of the major theories
and approaches in this dynamic area of study and research - give
students and researchers a concise 'road map' to the core
literatures in all the sub-fields of party related theorizing and
research - identify the theories, approaches and topics that define
the current 'cutting edge' of the field. The Handbook is
comparative in overall approach but also addresses some topics to
be addressed in nationally or regionally specific ways. The
resulting collaboration has brought together the world's leading
party theorists to provide an unrivalled resource on the role of
parties in the pressing contemporary problems of institutional
design and democratic governance today.
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