The book offers an in-depth analysis of the 2020 national election, covering the presidential nomination process, general election, and congressional and state races. Authors Andrew E. Busch and John J. Pitney Jr. examine the campaigns and outcomes through both contemporary political perspectives and historical context, providing a comprehensive and authoritative account that reflects on the significance of these events in American political history.
Drawing on original research, case studies of policy-making in Congress and portraits of American law-makers, this book argues that the institutional framework created by the founding fathers continues to foster a government that is both democratic and deliberative.
How Warships for Hire are Changing Maritime Security
Private Anti-Piracy Navies assesses the historical context, current state, and future prospects of privatizing maritime security vessels. It places particular emphasis on the economic, legal, and operational dimensions of this growing sector, and addresses issues of key interest to industry, government, and academia. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Historical Lessons Chapter 3: The Somali Piracy Epidemic Chapter 4: Current and Proposed Forces Chapter 5: Economic Considerations Chapter 6: Legal and Regulatory Issues Chapter 7: Operational and Tactical Challenges Chapter 8: Costs, Benefits, and Results Chapter 9: Prospects and Implications Chapter 10: Conclusions
A scathing indictment of Donald Trump on the eve of the 2020 election.
Focusing on "deliberative democracy," this book explores how informed citizens and officials collaborate to promote the common good. It delves into the influence of civic culture and immigration on students and the nation, highlighting the importance of citizenship. With strong historical context and an emphasis on civic responsibility, it provides a comprehensive understanding of American government and politics, encouraging active participation in democracy.
The Art of Political Warfare highlights the striking similarities between politics and war. Applying military thought to domestic politics, John J. Pitney, Jr., persuasively argues that the language of war teaches us about political activity. Combining lively story telling with solid scholarship, he ranges across history to produce a unique field manual for politics. Pitney discusses how military principle can explain victory or defeat in politics, whether for an election campaign or a legislative blitz. Each chapter takes a single concept form the military―strategy, leadership, training, intelligence, deception logistics, friction, family-and applies it to political concerns ranging from campaign warchests to legislative tactics. This strikingly original book will appeal to campaign operatives, armchair political strategists, and students of political science. In this presidential election year, The Art of Political Warfare is necessary reading for people fighting in the political trenches those who simply want an engrossing view of the battlefield.
As they have every four years since 1992, James W. Ceaser and Andrew E. Busch- joined in 2008 by John J. Pitney Jr.-once again provide the most comprehensive, authoritative, and concise account of the national election, including the presidential nomination process and election and congressional elections.
Noted political scientist and public policy expert John J. Pitney, Jr., explains how autism has evolved into a heated political issue disputed by scientists, educators, social workers, and families.