Routledge Research in American Politics and Governance
An Empire of Ideals: The Chimeric Imagination of Ronald Reagan
1st Edition
By Justin D. Garrison
August 27, 2015
Justin D. Garrison provides an original and groundbreaking analysis of Ronald Reagan’s imagination as it was expressed mainly in his presidential speeches. He argues that the predominant strain of Reagan’s imagination is "chimeric," that is, imbued with a high degree of optimism, romantic...
Interfaith Advocacy: The Role of Religious Coalitions in the Political Process
1st Edition
By Katherine E. Knutson
July 16, 2015
Using the historic Minnesota state government shutdown of 2011 as a backdrop, Interfaith Advocacy describes the work of the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition, an interfaith advocacy group that brings together leaders from Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, and Muslim traditions to advocate on ...
Social Contract Theory in American Jurisprudence: Too Much Liberty and Too Much Authority
1st Edition
By Thomas R. Pope
July 16, 2015
Despite decades of attempts and the best intentions of its members, the United States Supreme Court has failed to develop a coherent jurisprudence regarding the state’s proper relationship to the individual. Without some objective standard upon which to ground jurisprudence, decisions have moved ...
Direct Democracy in the United States: Petitioners as a Reflection of Society
1st Edition
Edited
By Shauna Reilly, Ryan M. Yonk
May 21, 2015
The increased use of direct democracy measures across the United States has brought attention to the individual petitioner however their motivations and goals continue to be an enigma. Drawing on behavioral, historical and legal analysis to provide a more concrete depiction of these individuals, ...
The Latino Gender Gap in U.S. Politics
1st Edition
By Christina E. Bejarano
February 27, 2015
Many questions remain unanswered about the observable differences in voting behavior, partisanship, and cultural attitudes among men and women. Latino political participation in the United States is generally lower than the rest of the population, mainly due to their high proportion of youth and ...
Lobbying the New President: Interests in Transition
1st Edition
By Heath Brown
November 10, 2014
Presidential transitions offer the chance for new ideas, policies, and people to inhabit the White House. Transitions have triggered policy change for decades and eager interest groups have sought ways to capitalize on this often chaotic phase of US politics. President-Elect Barack Obama declared ...
American Exceptionalism in the Age of Obama
1st Edition
By Stephen Brooks
February 14, 2014
The election of President Obama in 2008 and the apparent decline of American power in the world has rekindled an old and important debate. Is the United States exceptional in its values and institutions, as well as in the role that it is destined to play in world affairs? In this book, Stephen ...
The Arab Lobby and US Foreign Policy: The Two-State Solution
1st Edition
By Khalil Marrar
June 09, 2010
The US foreign policy stance on Israel-Palestine has shifted considerably in recent years, from a position of "Israel only" to one which embraces both Israel and Palestine in a call for peace. This volume assesses why the US stance has evolved in the way that it has, concluding that while ...
Think Tanks and Policy Advice in the US: Academics, Advisors and Advocates
1st Edition
Edited
By James G. McGann
April 29, 2009
This volume chronicles and analyzes the development of think tanks and public policy research organizations, while exploring the impact think tanks have on politics, public policies, and governance in the US. Think Tanks and Policy Advice in the US investigates the distinctive nature of thirty ...