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This book brings together a set of contributions that show the breadth and depth of the scientific work of Josef Fröhlich and his influence on Austrian research, technology and innovation (RTI) poli……続きを見る

For decades, the Louisiana political scene has been a source of interest and intrigue for scholars and casual observers alike. In recent years, the state’s political, economic, and environmental cha……続きを見る

This book assesses the role of urban ethnic groups, particularly in terms of the rise of the Democratic Party to national predominance between 1928 and 1932. It builds quantitative and qualitative m……続きを見る

How can the United States create the political will to address our major urban problemsーpoverty, unemployment, crime, traffic congestion, toxic pollution, education, energy consumption, and housing……続きを見る

The design and use of federal grants-in-aid to state and local governments have posed policy choices for every presidential administration since that of Lyndon B. Johnson. The papers in this volume ……続きを見る

A compelling blend of legal and political history, this book chronicles the largest tenant rebellion in U.S. history. From its beginning in the rural villages of eastern New York in 1839 until its c……続きを見る

Few provisions of the American Constitution have had such a tumultuous history as the contract clause. Prompted by efforts in a number of states to interfere with debtor-creditor relationships after……続きを見る

Spurred by the disconnect between what was being taught in the classroom and actual practice, Godwin, Ainsworth, and Godwin set out to answer the question, "Was political science missing some key as……続きを見る

This book explores the history of forced land acquisition and transformation of power in the Fifth Schedule areas in India. It examines the contradictory imperatives of extractive capitalism and pri……続きを見る

The civil rights movement of the 1960s improved the political and legal status of African Americans, but the quest for equality in employment and economic well-being has lagged behind. Blacks are mo……続きを見る

Tout le monde savait que M. Perrin est un artiste consommé. Personne ne se fût douté, à voir ses préférences décidées pour le moderne et quelquefois le moderne le plus banal, qu’il possédât en litté……続きを見る

This is an attempt to put together bits and pieces of our fragmented American social world based on our national historical past and some of our personal experiences. It is also an attempt for any r……続きを見る

In 1970, Kenneth Gibson was elected as Newark, New Jersey’s first African-American mayor, a position he held for an impressive sixteen years. Yet even as Gibson served as a trailblazer for black pol……続きを見る

This book assesses the role of urban ethnic groups, particularly in terms of the rise of the Democratic Party to national predominance between 1928 and 1932. It builds quantitative and qualitative m……続きを見る

Finally, obtain a peace of mind with this guide to obtaining peace in prison, world peace and more. 続きを見る

In The State of State Theory: State Projects, Repression, and Multi-Sites of Power, Glasberg, Willis, and Shannon argue that state theories should be amended to account both for theoretical developm……続きを見る

This book provides a detailed analytic history of direct legislationーthe initiative and referendumーin California from its origins in the late nineteenth century to the present day. California was ……続きを見る

Joseph hopes to start a new life for himself after he finally, tearfully reunites with his immigrant grandfather after twenty years and inherits a house from him. As he works hard to fix the propert……続きを見る

Sterling Braswell was a millionaireーpalatial ranch, stock options, and money in the bank. Then he met his high school sweetheart after not seeing her for over ten years. With their love rekindled, ……続きを見る

Equally at home as a companion to an introductory text or as a stand-alone resource, Virginia Government offers an excellent introduction to the political institutions, actors, and policy processes ……続きを見る