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Their Members' Voice
Springer 2014; US$ 49.99The role of civil society organisations in Brussels is debated. Some view them as representatives of their members and thus as legitimising agents for policy-making in the European Union. Others see them as being elitist and out of touch with their membership bases, therefore ill-suited to promote democracy at the EU level. Taking civil society organisations... more...
Lobbying for Social Change Third Edition
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 54.95This step-by-step guide to lobbying covers it all?from the basics for beginners to specific techniques for experienced lobbyists ?You and I may never achieve major public office, but we do not need to in order to affect public policy.? ?Author Willard C. Richan To effect social change, any lobbyist?s case must be presented with skill, knowledge,... more...
The 2012 Presidential Campaign
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers 2013; US$ 34.99This volume offers a unique and detailed examination of all stages of the 2012 presidential campaign, starting with the primaries and ending with post-election insights. Each chapter focuses on the campaign?s communication variables, including images, messages, and debates. Special attention is paid to the roles and functions of new technologies.... more...
Civil Service Exams
Learning Express 2013; US$ 8.99This guide offers what every candidate preparing for a Civil Service Exam is looking for--powerful practice. Packed with EIGHT full-length practice tests--the most exams available on the market--Civil Service Exams: Power Practice offers the comprehensive preparation needed to succeed on the exam and secure a job. Civil Service Exams: Power Practice... more...
Tackling Wicked Government Problems
Brookings Institution Press 2013; US$ 34.95How can government leaders tackle the complex interagency and intergovernmental issues they face increasingly today? Tackling Wicked Government Problems: A Practical Guide for Developing Enterprise Leaders draws on the experience of some of the federal government's most successful executives and leadership development experts who offer proven strategies... more...
Directory of Congressional Voting Score, 2
CQ Press, a Division of SAGE 2005; US$ 218.50Here is a complete compilation of CQ voting studies and interest group rating data for every legislator who has served in Congress from 1947 to 2004. This new edition is updated to include information on six new congressional sessions (106th, 107th, and 108th Congresses). Organized alphabetically by members' names, this resource is perfect for quick... more...
Congress in Black and White
Cambridge University Press 2011; US$ 22.00Provides the first systematic examination of the effect of a legislator's race above and beyond the effect of constituency racial characteristics. more...
New Directions in Congressional Politics
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 42.95As the U.S. Congress has steadily evolved, so too has our understanding of the institution. New Directions in Congressional Politics offers an accessible overview of the current developments in our understanding of America?s legislative branch. Jamie L. Carson helps students bridge the gap between roles, rules, and outcomes by focusing on four themes... more...
Competitive Interests
Georgetown University Press 2011; US$ 32.95Competitive Interests does more than simply challenge the long-held belief that a small set of interests control large domains of the public policy making landscape. It shows how the explosion in the sheer number of new groups, and the broad range of ideological demands they advocate, have created a form of group politics emphasizing compromise as... more...
The Citizen's Guide to Lobbying Congress
Chicago Review Press 2007; US$ 13.95Individuals and grassroots organizations interested in becoming involved in petitioning their government will discover essential information on the techniques and laws to lobbying in this clear and enlightening guide. New lobbyists will learn how to best craft and direct their messages so that their concerns will be heard, make congressional contacts,... more...









