Hoffman traces the origins of executive secrecy and the legal and political efforts to control it since the Federalist era, focusing on the Jay Treaty... Struggle, the XYZ Affair and the 1798 Sedition Act.

In the wake of worldwide economic turmoil and efforts toward recovery, understanding the interdependence of government and business is more important... than ever. In this thoroughly updated edition, Lehne takes a comparative approach, evaluating the U.S. political economy with respect to those of Great Britain, Germany, Japan, and the EU. The book provides detailed historical context for, and a conceptual understanding of, the business-government environment, and then clarifies the roles of the major actors and outlines the regulatory and policy frameworks. Along the way, Lehne probes some of the most crucial dilemmas facing government and business today.Updates to this edition include expanded coverage of ethics as it relates to government and business, greater attention to China in particular in the feature boxes on developing nations, and a look at relations between government and business at the subnational level.A comprehensive glossary and chapter summaries enhance student learning.

Government and Democracy in Australia covers most of the important aspects of government and democracy in Australia, by presenting a number of views and... then asking readers to debate and discuss Australian politics. The tension between politics (understood as government) and democracy is an underlying theme. A variety of factors that affect politics in Australia are examined, such as globalization, the media and the internet, security and terrorism, as well as the basic aspects of Australian politics that must be addressed in a first year text. This new edition also covers the 2007 Federal Election, and looks to the future under a new Labor government. New pedagogical features have been included to make the text even more accessible to undergraduate students.

After two generations of emphasis on governmental inefficiency and the need for deregulation, we now see growing interest in the possibility of... constructive governance, alongside public calls for new, smarter regulation. Yet there is a real danger that regulatory reforms will be rooted in outdated ideas. As the financial crisis has shown, neither traditional market failure models nor public choice theory, by themselves, sufficiently inform or explain our current regulatory challenges. Regulatory studies, long neglected in an atmosphere focused on deregulatory work, is in critical need of new models and theories that can guide effective policy-making. This interdisciplinary volume points the way toward the modernization of regulatory theory. Its essays by leading scholars move past predominant approaches, integrating the latest research about the interplay between human behavior, societal needs, and regulatory institutions. The book concludes by setting out a potential research agenda for the social sciences.

Known for its accessible writing style and concept-based presentation, this book arms accountants with critical information that accountants will be... able to apply throughout their careers. New coauthor Saleha Khumawala brings a fresh voice to make the content even more engaging in the new edition. Emphasis is placed on real world applications to clearly demonstrate the relevance of the material. New chapters are included on health care organizations and colleges and universities. In addition, numerous new examples are integrated throughout the chapters with new CAFR references to give accountants a stronger grasp of the concepts.

Praise for previous editions:"... a wonderfully comprehensive yet succinct textbook on African politics." —Third World Quarterly"[W]ritten with an... economy of language and a breadth of knowledge rarely found in political science writings.... Tordoff's interpretations will be respected by scholars from diverse perspectives." —International Journal of African Historical StudiesThe fourth edition of Government and Politics in Africa examines the experience of African states following the emergence of pro-democracy movements from the late 1980s to the present. This fully revised volume examines a wide range of issues and institutions, including multi-party elections and their democratic and authoritarian outcomes; privatization and the market economy; corruption, ethnic and clan rivalry, and religious fundamentalism; state collapse and civil war; the role of regional and Africa-wide organizations; debt relief, structural adjustment, and poverty alleviation; the spread of HIV/AIDS; the role and status of women; and Africa's marginalization in the global economy.

For more than fifteen years, Government and Politics in Florida has been the only book to offer authoritative information on the operations of... government and nuances of politics in the Sunshine State. Published in two editions (1991 and 1998) under the editorship of Robert Huckshorn, the book has consistently featured contributions by Florida's most well-known and respected political scientists.   Now edited by Edwin Benton, the third edition retains all of the chapters from the previous edition--though all have been revised and many rewritten by new authors. There are also entirely new chapters on the critical policy areas of education, public welfare, and health care, and one on intergovernmental relations. A chapter in the second edition on public opinion and interest groups has been divided into two chapters, one focusing on political culture and political attitudes, the other focusing on interest groups. A final, concluding chapter ties together the volume and speculates about the future of government and politics in Florida.   From executive branch to legislature, from the court system to political parties, there is no other book that serves as a better introductory text for courses on Florida government.

This comprehensive but accessible text provides students with a systematic introduction to the comparative political study of the leading nations of... South Asia: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. The sixth edition is extensively revised and updated, benefiting from the fresh perspectives of several new members of the author team. New material includes a full section devoted exclusively to Nepal. Organized in parallel fashion to facilitate cross-national comparison, the sections on each nation address several topical areas of inquiry: political culture and heritage, government structure and institutions, political parties and leaders, conflict and resolution, and modernization and development. A thoroughly rewritten final chapter on South Asia in the world system discusses the India–Pakistan conflict, the rise of militant Islam, India’s emergence as a world economic power, and democratization. A statistical appendix provides a concise overview of leading demographic and economic indicators for each country.Contents1. IntroductionPart One: India 2. Political Culture and Heritage 3. Political Institutions and Governmental Processes 4. Political Parties and Political Leaders 5. Groups and Multiple Demands on the System 6. Conflict Mediation 7. Modernization and DevelopmentPart Two: Pakistan 8. Political Culture and Heritage 9. Government Structure 10. Political Parties and Leaders 11. Conflict and Mediation 12. Policy Issues 13. Modernization and DevelopmentPart Three: Bangladesh 14. Political Culture and Heritage 15. Government Institutions 16. Elections, Parties, and Interest Groups 17. Conflicts and Resolution 18. Modernization and Development: Prospects and ProblemsPart Four: Sri Lanka 19. Political Culture and Heritage 20. Government Structure 21. Political Parties and Interest Groups 22. Conflict Mediation: Ethnic Conflict and War 23. The Search for Prosperity 24. Modernization and Development: Prospects and ProblemsPart Five: Nepal 25. Political Culture and Heritage 26. Government structure 27. Political Parties and Interest Groups 28. Conflict and Mediation 29. Modernization and DevelopmentPart Six: South Asia 30. South Asia as a Region in the World System

Written to be both engaging and accessible, Politics and Government in the Lone Star State offers both a journalist's and a political... scientist's perspective in its coverage of the economic, demographic, political, and social changes contributing to contemporary Texas politics. Using theory, scholarly research, first-hand observations, anecdotes - and always a bit of humor - the authors examine the nuances of change in political behavior and the decisions of political actors at the state and local levels.

The eighth edition of Government and Politics of Texas provides a student-friendly and up-to-date guide to Texas government and politics. Using a... comparative approach, this text explains how and why the Lone Star State is similar to and different from other states in the nation. The unique approach emphasizes the concept of political culture and the fluid nature of politics and government.

Examining and comparing the Lone Star State to the rest of the nation, this text provides students with a broad understanding of the factors that make... Texas unique. The seventh edition includes a brand new chapter on Public Policy in Texas, with emphasis on policies directly relating to students. Updated information on a host of issues in Texas state and local government, including population growth, constitutional amendments, and changing partisanship in the Texas legislature is also included.