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Political Terrain
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Author : Carl Abbott
language : en
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
Release Date : 2005-10-12
Political Terrain written by Carl Abbott and has been published by Univ of North Carolina Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-10-12 with Social Science categories.
Washington, D.C., President John F. Kennedy once remarked, is a city of "southern efficiency and northern charm." Kennedy's quip was close to the mark. Since its creation two centuries ago, Washington has been a community with multiple personalities. Located on the regional divide between North and South, it has been a tidewater town, a southern city, a coveted prize in fighting between the states, a symbol of a reunited nation, a hub for central government, an extension of the Boston-New York megalopolis, and an international metropolis. In an exploration of the many identities Washington has taken on over time, Carl Abbott examines the ways in which the city's regional orientation and national symbolism have been interpreted by novelists and business boosters, architects and blues artists, map makers and politicians. Each generation of residents and visitors has redefined Washington, he says, but in ways that have utilized or preserved its past. The nation's capital is a city whose history lives in its neighborhoods, people, and planning, as well as in its monuments and museums.
The Political Terrain Of American Postsecondary Education
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Author : Clyde E. Blocker
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975
The Political Terrain Of American Postsecondary Education written by Clyde E. Blocker and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Education categories.
Presidents On Political Ground
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Author : Bruce Miroff
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kansas
Release Date : 2018-01-19
Presidents On Political Ground written by Bruce Miroff and has been published by University Press of Kansas this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-19 with Political Science categories.
How much power does a president really have? Theories and arguments abound—pointlessly, Bruce Miroff says, if we don't understand the context in which presidents operate. Borrowing from Machiavelli, Miroff maps five fields of political struggle that presidents must traverse to make any headway: media, powerful economic interests, political coalitions, the high-risk politics of domestic policy, and the partisan politics of foreign policy. The prince readying for war, Machiavelli writes, must “learn the nature of the terrain, and know how mountains slope, how valleys open, how plains lie, and understand the nature of rivers and swamps.” So it is with presidents navigating the political landscape. The variability of political ground, and of the conflicts fought on it, is a core proposition of this study. The swift collapse of the Soviet Union, the terrorist attacks of 9/11, and the financial crisis of 2008—recent history offers a quick lesson in fortune’s role in the careers of presidents. Taking a historical perspective, which opens on an array of cases, Miroff explores the various ways in which a president's agenda is constrained or facilitated by political conditions on the ground. His book reveals how political identity is constructed and contested in the media through the ever-changing presidential spectacle; what happens when Democrats in the White House tangle with the titans of the economy; why presidents claiming to represent the entire nation have to manage political coalitions that direct rewards to their own followers; why domestic policy has become “tough terrain” for presidents; and how partisan polarization has reshaped presidential leadership in foreign policy, an area once considered “beyond politics.” Providing a new perspective on why and how presidents succeed or fail in each of these areas, this book is an indispensable resource for understanding the forces that shape presidencies and the power of a president to fight on such fraught terrain.
Organizing To Compete In The Political Terrain
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Author : Nadia Schadlow
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010-07-31
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The degree to which military forces can and should shape the political landscape during war-that is, who rules contested territory-is at the root of several ongoing debates about how to restructure the U.S. Army. It is an issue that is central to striking the appropriate balance between civilian and military assets in stabilization and reconstruction operations, and it is key to determining how much to shift the Army toward so-called irregular war as opposed to so-called conventional capabilities. Decisions about the military's appropriate role in shaping political outcomes in war are fundamental to resolving these debates and will determine the degree of organizational and educational changes that the United States Army must make to meet current and future security threats. This monograph first explains that the character of future armed conflict will require an Army that is capable of shaping political outcomes in war. Second, it highlights how current debates over organizing civilian and military assets in a wartime theater are linked, fundamentally, to the question of who should shape politics in a war. Third, the monograph argues that, partly due to inherent limitations in civilian capacities-but also due to the nature of war-the Army must embrace and prepare for governance-related missions through changes in organization and education.
Organizing To Compete In The Political Terrain
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language : en
Publisher: Strategic Studies Institute
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Unifying America Navigating The Political Terrain Of Today
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Author : Anurag Anurag
language : en
Publisher: Anurag Anurag
Release Date : 2024-03-12
Unifying America Navigating The Political Terrain Of Today written by Anurag Anurag and has been published by Anurag Anurag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-12 with Art categories.
"In this book, we delve into the intricate web of challenges facing contemporary America, ranging from political polarization and legislative gridlock to economic instability and social inequality. Through in-depth analysis and real-world examples, we explore the root causes and far-reaching consequences of these issues, shedding light on their complex interplay and impact on society. Despite the daunting obstacles, we also highlight pathways to progress and renewal, emphasizing the importance of dialogue, collaboration, and collective action in charting a path forward. By confronting these challenges head-on and embracing innovative solutions, we can strive towards building a more inclusive, resilient, and equitable society for future generations."
Contested Terrain
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Author : Marc L. Silver
language : en
Publisher: Praeger
Release Date : 1995-07-10
Contested Terrain written by Marc L. Silver and has been published by Praeger this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-07-10 with Political Science categories.
Politics, by its nature, is a contentious arena. Suburbia, on the other hand, has long presented the image of a relatively serene, harmonious, and homogenous social context. Until recently little attention has been paid to whatever might be the distinctive qualities of the suburban political scene. Yet, as this collection of essays makes apparent, suburbia is as volatile a political environment as any other. The suburban political sphere is truly a contested terrain, and this volume effectively shows the links between suburban political realities and our collective economic and social well-being. The suburban political sphere is truly a contested terrain. As the authors make clear, the political conflicts that have haunted the United States from its inception—class inequalities, racial frictions, constraints on the democratic impulse—loom large in the suburbia of today. The haven from social turmoil and strife that suburbia represented at mid-century increasingly appears to have been short-lived and, perhaps, even illusory. Political scientists, sociologists, and other researchers as well as concerned citizens are challenged to examine seriously the suburban political landscape. In this volume all will come away with a better understanding of the distinctive practical facets of the suburban political context, and all will have a better appreciation of the connections to our collective economic and social well-being.
Democracy On The Ground
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Author : Gabriel Hetland
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
Democracy On The Ground written by Gabriel Hetland and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with Political Science categories.
Is democracy possible only when it is safe for elites? Latin American history seems to suggest so. Right-wing forces have repeatedly deposed elected governments that challenged the rich and accepted democracy only after the defanging of the Left and widespread market reform. Latin America’s recent “left turn” raised the question anew: how would the Right react if democracy threatened elite interests? This book examines the complex relationship of the Left, the Right, and democracy through the lens of local politics in Venezuela and Bolivia. Drawing on two years of fieldwork, Gabriel Hetland compares attempts at participatory reform in cities governed by the Left and Right in each country. He finds that such measures were more successful in Venezuela than Bolivia regardless of which type of party held office, though existing research suggests that deepening democracy is much more likely under a left party. Hetland accounts for these findings by arguing that Venezuela’s ruling party achieved hegemony—presenting its ideas as the ideas of all—while Bolivia’s ruling party did not. The Venezuelan Right was compelled to act on the Left’s political terrain; this pushed it to implement participatory reform in an unexpectedly robust way. In Bolivia, demobilization of popular movements led to an inhospitable environment for local democratic deepening under any party. Democracy on the Ground shows that, just as right-wing hegemony can reshape the Left, leftist hegemony can reshape the Right. Offering new perspectives on participation, populism, and Latin American politics, this book challenges widespread ideas about the constraints on democracy.
The Politics Of The Postcommunist World
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Author : Stephen White
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-11-01
The Politics Of The Postcommunist World written by Stephen White and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-01 with Social Science categories.
This title was first published in 2001. This series brings together the most significant journal articles to appear in the field of comparative politics since the 1970s. The aim is to render accessible to teachers, researchers and students, an extensive range of essays as a basis for understanding established terrain and new ground.
The New Terrain Of International Law
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Author : Karen J. Alter
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2014-01-26
The New Terrain Of International Law written by Karen J. Alter and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-26 with Political Science categories.
A compelling new look at the role of today's international courts In 1989, when the Cold War ended, there were six permanent international courts. Today there are more than two dozen that have collectively issued over thirty-seven thousand binding legal rulings. The New Terrain of International Law charts the developments and trends in the creation and role of international courts, and explains how the delegation of authority to international judicial institutions influences global and domestic politics. The New Terrain of International Law presents an in-depth look at the scope and powers of international courts operating around the world. Focusing on dispute resolution, enforcement, administrative review, and constitutional review, Karen Alter argues that international courts alter politics by providing legal, symbolic, and leverage resources that shift the political balance in favor of domestic and international actors who prefer policies more consistent with international law objectives. International courts name violations of the law and perhaps specify remedies. Alter explains how this limited power--the power to speak the law--translates into political influence, and she considers eighteen case studies, showing how international courts change state behavior. The case studies, spanning issue areas and regions of the world, collectively elucidate the political factors that often intervene to limit whether or not international courts are invoked and whether international judges dare to demand significant changes in state practices.