Routledge Research in American Politics and Governance
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 ...