US politics today introduces the key features of contemporary American politics but also considers the strengths and weaknesses of a system that is now faced by serious divisions and gripped by tensions. The Trump presidency has placed a question mark against policies and institutions that were once seen as unassailable. -- .
Focusing on the intersection of politics and morality, this book examines the Bush Administration's policies regarding abortion, sex education, obscenity, and same-sex marriage. It highlights the nuanced approach the administration took, balancing its connections with the Christian right while also appealing to moderate public opinion, particularly until early 2005. Through this analysis, the book sheds light on the complexities of political strategy in relation to social issues.
The book offers an insightful exploration of the complex dynamics of globalization that have influenced global politics and economics over the past four decades. Edward Ashbee expertly navigates through the various processes and forces at play, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of this crucial phenomenon in contemporary society.
The book explores the reactions of conservative activists and political groups in the US and Britain to the financial crisis and the subsequent Great Recession. It examines how these entities adapted their strategies and ideologies in response to economic challenges, shedding light on the interplay between economic events and political movements during this tumultuous period.
Aiming to provide a balanced introduction to the defining features of contemporary American society, this text includes the ways in which the US can be considered exceptional - the character of the American dream, the role of ethnicity and race and the differences between the regions.
An essential introduction to American economic history from 1929 to the present. -- .
The second entry in the Pocket Politics series provides an accessible account of the ideas and shifts that propelled Donald Trump to victory in the 2016 US presidential election and looks at the likely consequences of the result. -- .
This edited volume considers the extent to which the Obama presidency matched the promises of hope and change that were held out in the 2008 election. Contributors assess the character of “change” and, within this context, survey the extent to which there was enduring change within particular policy areas, both domestic and foreign. The authors combine empirical detail with more speculative assessment of the limits and possibilities of change amidst a very dense institutional landscape and in an era of intense political polarization. Some see significant changes, the full consequences of which may only be evident in later years. Other authors in the collection present a markedly different picture and suggest that processes of change were not only limited and partial but at times leading the US in directions far removed from the promises of 2008. The book will make an important contribution to the debates about the Obama legacy.
This broad introduction to US government looks at institutions such as the presidency, Congress and the Supreme Court, as well as the social and cultural context within which political issues are discussed. It also surveys controversies and arguments. Should, for example, the institutions created in the US constitution be seen as too weak or too strong? Can the US still be seen as a federal nation, or are all significant decisions taken in Washington DC? Is the American lawmaking process in the grip of lobbyists?
