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Political Commentators in the United States in the 20th Century: A Bio-Critical Sourcebook Political Commentators in the United States in the 20th Century: A Bio-Critical Sourcebook
by Dan D Nimmo

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Devoid of technical jargon, this bio-critical sourcebook is a unique accounting of the careers of significant political commentators of the 20th century, including print and broadcast journalists, scholars, and political consultants. It offers insights... (read more)

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Europe's Foreign and Security Policy: The Institutionalization of Cooperation (Themes in European Governance) Europe's Foreign and Security Policy: The Institutionalization of Cooperation (Themes in European Governance)
by Michael E Smith

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An analysis of the growth of foreign and security policy cooperation between EU member states.... (read more)

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Friendly Fire: The Remarkable Story of a Journalist Kidnapped in Iraq, Rescued by an Italian Secret Service Agent, and Shot by U.S. F Friendly Fire: The Remarkable Story of a Journalist Kidnapped in Iraq, Rescued by an Italian Secret Service Agent, and Shot by U.S. F
by Giuliana Sgrena

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The leading Italian journalist, whose personal story was featured on "60 Minutes" and in other major media worldwide, describes the real story of her capture, dramatic release, and shooting in Iraq in 2004 by U.S. soldiers. The attack killed Major... (read more)

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Cruel and Unusual: Bush/Cheney's New World Order Cruel and Unusual: Bush/Cheney's New World Order
by Mark Miller

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With great clarity and effect, this important book exposes the Bush Republicans' contempt for democratic practice, their bullying religiosity, their reckless militarism, their apocalyptic views of the economy and the planet, and--above all--their... (read more)

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Turbulence in the American Workplace Turbulence in the American Workplace
by Peter B Doeringer

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Turbulence--rapid and sometimes tumultuous changes--has characterized the labor markets of the 1970's and 1980's. Turbulent competitive conditions have cut sharply into profits and have forced downsizings and radical readjustments in America's workplaces.... (read more)

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Laura Bush: An Intimate Portrait of the First Lady Laura Bush: An Intimate Portrait of the First Lady
by Ronald Kessler

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When Laura Bush moved into the White House on January 20, 2001, everyone wanted to know what kind of first lady she would be. Would she be like Mamie Eisenhower? Would she follow in Barbara Bush's footsteps? Would she be another Hillary Clinton? I think... (read more)

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The Great Game of Politics: Why We Elect, Whom We Elect The Great Game of Politics: Why We Elect, Whom We Elect
by Dick A Stoken

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From our nation's inception there has been a constant dynamic of tension between those political philosophies that we have labeled the left and the right, despite the fact that the vast majority of American voters really fall into the category of... (read more)

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Blindside: How to Anticipate Forcing Events and Wild Cards in Global Politics Blindside: How to Anticipate Forcing Events and Wild Cards in Global Politics
by Francis Fukuyama

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Several kinds of unanticipated scenariosparticularly those of low probability and high impacthave the potential to escalate into systemic crises. Even positive surprises can be major policy challenges. Anticipating and managing low-probability events is... (read more)

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National Security (Opposing Viewpoints) National Security (Opposing Viewpoints)
by Helen Cothran

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The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America have made security one of the nation's top priorities. The authors in this volume discuss the many threats to national security and debate the best ways to address those threats.... (read more)

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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics (Oxford Paperback Reference) The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics (Oxford Paperback Reference)
by Iain Mclean

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Written by a team of leading political scientists, the Oxford Dictionary of Politics contains more than 1,700 entries, including new material on topics such as NGOs, butterfly ballots, decentralisation, ethnic cleansing, and direct action. Covering... (read more)

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End of Equality 2nd PB End of Equality 2nd PB
by Mickey Kaus

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This inspiring book shows that the great unfinished business of American liberalism is not to equalize money but to limit the spheres in which money matters—to put money in its place.... (read more)

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Triangulating Peace: Democracy, Interdependence, and International Organizations Triangulating Peace: Democracy, Interdependence, and International Organizations
by Bruce Russett

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Russett (international relations and political science, Yale University) and Oneal (international studies, U. of Alabama) present a Kantian view of international relations, beginning with discussion of international systems. They address the tendency... (read more)

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Reigns of Terror Reigns of Terror
by Patricia Marchak

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This is an accessible examination of the conditions that underlie state-sponsored crimes against humanity. The text provides short histories of nine culturally and historically diverse societies where such crimes occurred during the 20th century.... (read more)

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Falling Room (American Lives) Falling Room (American Lives)
by Eli Hastings

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Coming of age poor in spirit in the America of plenty is an old story that is yet endlessly new, beginning afresh every time a confused teenager tries to make sense of his privileged place in the world. Eli Hastings got a head start on this when his... (read more)

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Bush Hat, Black Tie: Adventures of a Foreign Service Officer Bush Hat, Black Tie: Adventures of a Foreign Service Officer
by Howard R Simpson

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Bush Hat, Black Tie is a novelist's wry, firsthand look at life as an American diplomat. Howard R. Simpson takes the reader on his own challenging assignments in wartime French Indochina, Nigeria, France, wartime South Vietnam, Australia, Papua New... (read more)

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Foundations of American Constitutionalism Foundations of American Constitutionalism
by David A.j. Richards

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Armed with this new understanding of the Founders' intent, Richards is able to fully develop the methodology of constitutional interpretation sketched in his earlier book, TOLERATION AND THE CONSTITUTION (OUP 1986), and uses it effectively to defend a... (read more)

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The Quotable George W. Bush: A Portrait in His Own Words The Quotable George W. Bush: A Portrait in His Own Words
by Bill Adler

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Long before then-Governor of Texas George. W. Bush ran for the presidency, he was acknowledged by the media as someone who could be counted on to provide memorable quotes seemingly without much effort. Instead of focusing on the malaproprisms and verbal... (read more)

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Caging the Nuclear Genie: An American Challenge Caging the Nuclear Genie: An American Challenge
by Stansfield Turner

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The Cold War may be over, but you wouldn’t know it from the tens of thousands of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons of mass destruction still held by Russia, the United States, and other world powers. Arguing that the time has come to... (read more)

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Business & the State in International Relations Business & the State in International Relations
by Ronald W Cox

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Challenging the traditional notion that state officials act autonomously in formulating and implementing international policy, the contributors to this volume argue that the influence of organized business groups has been consistently underestimated in... (read more)

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Off Center: The Republican Revolution and the Erosion of American Democracy Off Center: The Republican Revolution and the Erosion of American Democracy
by Jacob S Hacker

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While most Americans remain politically moderate, American politics has careened to the right over the last two decades. Why? What can be done? This book helps make sense of recent political changes and explains how popular will is deliberately being... (read more)

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