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Lyndon Baines Johnson was born in 1908. He was first elected to Congress in 1937 and reelected twice. Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Johnson was the first member of the House to volunteer for active military duty. In 1949 he became a US Senator. This title deals with the president, his dministration, and his times.

Gathers a host of biographical, analytical, and primary source historical material that analyzes the presidency and deals with the president, his administration, and his times. This title focuses on key moments in US political history as seen through the eyes of the most influential presidents to take the oath of office.

Through comparative analysis of key issues in urban studies - how city managers share power with mayors, how spending policies affect economic development, and how school politics impact education policy - this title lets students see how scholars discern patterns and formulate conclusions to offer theoretical and practical insights.

In their quest to improve government performance, managers must overcome a multitude of problems, from entrenched procedures and employee concerns to citizen complaints and political pressure for results. This title shows that cultural roots not only determine the way work is performed, but also dictate the ultimate success of reform efforts.

Explores the political history of Native Americans. Through a combination of documents and analytical essays - court cases, legislation, executive branch statements and activities - this title explains a range of historical, political, and social issues that have impacted Native Americans since the founding of the United States.

France has shifted toward more 'normal' politics since the mid 1960s. That's saying a lot for a country that has had three monarchies, five republics, two empires, and a neo-fascist regime in the years since its revolution in 1789. This title looks beyond 'de Gaulle's revolution' tracing France's historical development up to this day.

By showing students what democracy entails in practice - the in's and out's of legislators actually doing their jobs - this title helps them see that uncertainty, competing interests, confusion, bargaining, compromise, and conflict are central to the proper functioning of our democracy.

Voting in Russia has become the only legitimate means for gaining a position of political leadership in the government, or for the transfer of power from one set of leaders to another. This title includes multiple tables and figures that show electoral results and party support.

Is the public getting a good deal when the government contracts out the delivery of goods and services? This title explors what happens when public sector organizations - at the federal, state and local levels - form working relationships with other agencies, communities, non-profit organizations and private firms through contracts.

From Absence of a Quorum to Zone Whip, this title aides librarians, students, and adults with more than 900 entries.

Based upon a 2000 conference, jointly sponsored by the Law Library of Congress and the New York University School of Law, this book features over 40 essays exploring the crucial dynamic between the concepts of democracy and the rule of law. It is suitable for students and scholars interested in the spread of democracy in many parts of the world.

Which president was wounded during the Revolutionary War? What is an executive order? How many bills did each president veto? Which president's wife was the first to be called the First Lady? This book includes 500 questions that have been selected to provide a look at the American presidency, its organization, procedures, and history.

Powerful cross-currents of both decline and resurgence have been affecting American political parties over the past decades. Presenting both historical and contemporary material on the changing US parties, this book offers a balanced portrait and a variety of views concerning the continuing weaknesses of the parties.

America's rapidly expanding population of older citizens is becoming the dominant political and policy issue of the new century. This is an encyclopedic roadmap to the challenging questions and potential answers facing today's seniors and their children.

Drawing on the authors' involvement in the Government Performance Project, this title offers real-world guidance about procurement, strategic planning, training, out-sourcing, standardization, project management, cost-benefit analysis, and the appropriate use of the Internet in the public sector.

Introduces students to the ways in which revolution has impacted the international system. This title presents differing arguments on why the link between revolution and international conflict exists or how it occurs.

Provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about various aspects of US government, including elections, Congress, the presidency, and the Supreme Court. This title also includes many questions such as: What was the Teapot Dome scandal? What are the requirements for being a senator? How did the two-party system develop?

Includes more than 600 questions and answers covering US economic issues in the context of our government institutions, as well as presidential and congressional policy. This title is designed to help voters, teachers, and students gain a basic understanding of the most important policies and issues in the US economy.

What was the battle in Seattle over trade all about? This title helps students learn about international trade, the political tensions it rouses, and its historical roots. It traces the forces that affect US trade policy's development and implementation, including the strategic and competitive international arena.

When, where, how, and to what end American force will be applied in this new century is a matter of intense debate and controversy. This book takes a hard look at the United States' military involvement in the post-cold war era, especially a growing number of peacekeeping operations.

Examines a sample of campaigns and gives students a flavor of campaign politics by including some of the interesting races. Combining accounts with links to scholarship, this title includes nineteen case studies that take students behind the scenes to unveil the strategies, techniques, and personalities that drive contemporary campaigns.

Presents the historical proceedings and precedents for impeachment in the US, leading up to the investigation of President Clinton. Providing a clear understanding of what the Constitution says about impeachment and how its terms have been applied throughout our history, this book gives readers the perspective they need to make informed decisions.

Explains how and why parties vary from state to state in how they operate and compete. The authors examine, among other topics, differences in political cultures, levels of two-party competition, and the rules and practices that affect party nominations and other aspects of politics.

Takes the reader through a process: how the Pentagon and Congress spend $500,000 a minute on guns and soldiers. Interweaving personal stories and insights from the major players throughout a fast-paced narrative, this title provides an inside look at how the 105th Congress and the Pentagon battled for a 250 billion dollar defense budget.

A reference source for all readers who want a better understanding of state government. It covers more than 500 questions students and citizens are likely to ask about state government. It is organized in sections on the governorship, legislature, and court systems as well as elections and basic functions.

Suitable as a supplement for courses on state politics or interest groups, this title examines the lobbying scene: the settings in which lobbying takes place, the types and styles of lobbyists, the broad range of approaches and techniques used by lobbyists, and the role and influence of lobbying in our system of representative democracy.

Whether used by a citizen inquiring about jury duty or a student needing to grasp the intricacies of types of laws, this title offers answers on such topics as: explanations of the judicial process and procedures; state and federal court institutions; definitions, concepts, and terms; and, discussions of important cases and interesting firsts.

Offers a data-rich historical picture of American elections and the American electorate, from 1789 to the present. The author has examined thousands of pieces of information and masses of historical and contemporary numerical data on elections to draw a new picture of our evolving voting ways and byways.

Provides detailed overviews of the health care systems of the United States, Canada, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom and compares and contrasts the health care systems of these five other with the US. This title is suitable for students of international policy or those seeking information on US Health care reform.

Assesses the implementation, impact, and consequences of judicial rulings. This title systematically explores the effects of judicial decisions on the people who carry them out, and the individuals and organizations who feel their impact. It also includes examples where the courts have had an impact and those where they have had little influence.