The Ferocious Engine of Democracy

The Ferocious Engine of Democracy

Author: Michael P. Riccards

Publisher: Madison Books

Published: 2000-01-01

Total Pages: 443

ISBN-13: 0585114196

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Opinions will vary widely on all the presidents, but this work will make those opinions more penetrating and judicious.— James MacGregor Burns


The Ferocious Engine of Democracy: From the origins through William McKinley

The Ferocious Engine of Democracy: From the origins through William McKinley

Author: Michael P. Riccards

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13:

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In the first major, in-depth study since World War II, Michael P. Riccards provides a narrative history of the U.S. presidency that is also an invaluable reference. Volume One covers the presidency from its creation to its major crisis in the Civil War and the transitional presidency of McKinley. Volume Two Continues the history up to the presidency of George Bush. In Volume Two, he provides coverage of each administration and extended treatment of the more important presidents. Though there is some biographical material about each chief executive, the focus is on issues, policies, legislative achievements and foreign policy decisions for each administration.


The Deconstitutionalization of America

The Deconstitutionalization of America

Author: Roger Milton Barrus

Publisher: Lexington Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 9780739108352

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After all, the solution to democracy's ills might not be more democracy. This book is essential reading for those interested in American studies, American history, and political science."--BOOK JACKET.


1999 Lectures and Memoirs

1999 Lectures and Memoirs

Author: British Academy

Publisher: British Academy

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 590

ISBN-13: 9780197262306

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Volume 105 of the Proceedings of the British Academy contains 11 British Academy lectures and 15 obituaries of Fellows of the British Academy.


The Encyclopedia of Civil Liberties in America

The Encyclopedia of Civil Liberties in America

Author: David Schultz

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-04-10

Total Pages: 2503

ISBN-13: 1317457129

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Driven by the growing reality of international terrorism, the threats to civil liberties and individual rights in America are greater today than at any time since the McCarthy era in the 1950s. At this critical time when individual freedoms are being weighed against the need for increased security, this exhaustive three-volume set provides the most detailed coverage of contemporary and historical issues relating to basic rights covered in the United States Constitution. The Encyclopedia of Civil Liberties in America examines the history and hotly contested debates surrounding the concept and practice of civil liberties. It provides detailed history of court cases, events, Constitutional amendments and rights, personalities, and themes that have had an impact on our freedoms in America. The Encyclopedia appraises the state of civil liberties in America today, and examines growing concerns over the limiting of personal freedoms for the common good. Complete with selected relevant documents and a chronology of civil liberties developments, and arranged in A-Z format with multiple indexes for quick reference, The Encyclopedia of Civil Liberties in America includes in-depth coverage of: freedom of speech, religion, press, and assembly, as outlined in the first amendment; protection against unreasonable search and seizure, as outlined in the fourth amendment; criminal due process rights, as outlined in the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth amendments; property rights, economic liberties, and other rights found within the text of the United States Constitution; Supreme Court justices, presidents, and other personalities, focusing specifically on their contributions to or effect on civil liberties; concepts, themes, and events related to civil liberties, both practical and theoretical; court cases and their impact on civil liberties.


Accidental Presidents

Accidental Presidents

Author: P. Abbott

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2008-06-23

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 0230613039

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Accidental presidents, those who assume office as a result of death, assassination or resignation, struggle to establish their legitimacy. This book examines and evaluates the strategies of nine accidental presidents, from John Tyler to Gerald Ford, to demonstrate authority and their capacity to govern.


Strong Presidents

Strong Presidents

Author: Philip Abbott

Publisher: VNR AG

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 9780870499319

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In Strong Presidents, Philip Abbott offers a highly provocative and original perspective on presidential leadership.


The Challenge of the American Presidency

The Challenge of the American Presidency

Author: Philip Abbott

Publisher: Lexington Books

Published: 2011-09-16

Total Pages: 327

ISBN-13: 0739166662

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We are a culture of surfers; whether we're changing channels, browsing web sites, or skimming glossy pages, we are constantly sampling the dreams and experiences of others, to try to make sense of--or distract us from--our own. As the bestseller lists indicate, we are also engaged in a search for our souls, attempting to reclaim that mysterious, sacred uniqueness that entitles us to the joy and freedom that we sense are missing from our lives. Soul Surfing combines these two popular notions into a powerful prescription for spiritual development: a ten-step program that tells readers how to achieve real-world benefits by connecting with their soul work with the same intensity and intimacy that they bring to the movies, music and media that dominate our culture. An intuitive counselor with a thriving private practice, Dawnea Adams goes beyond tales of her psychic prowess to offer techniques that readers can perform independently: a series of ten visualization-based spiritual steps, called "phases," that help readers accomplish the precise spiritual healing and growth they need to move ahead. As soul surfers, we are taught to scan our memories and dreams and lock in to the sources of our pain. In terms that the media-distracted masses can understand, each phase then guides us through the creation of a movie of the mind in which we visualize the healing we need; ranging from scenes recalled from our past to those imagined in our future, these visualizations help us replace toxic mental reruns with empowering visions of liberation and possibility. Each phase is accompanied by inspiring case histories from Adams' years of private practice, recommended video viewing, and revealing personal stories that illustrate the powerful role that phasing work has played in Adams' own spiritual journey. A uniquely accessible and practical addition to the current literature of the soul, from a down-to-earth, charismatic psychic determined to use her gifts to help others, Soul Surfing is a self-help book for the media-saturated millennium.


Bad Presidents

Bad Presidents

Author: P. Abbott

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2013-03-20

Total Pages: 430

ISBN-13: 1137306599

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Bad Presidents seeks to interpret the meaning of presidential 'badness' by investigating the ways in which eleven presidents were 'bad.' The author brings a unique, and often amusing perspective on the idea of the presidency, and begins a new conversation about the definition of presidential success and failure.