An introduction to American Government. The sixth edition of COD maintains it's framework, exploring two themes: freedom, order, and equality as political values; and the majoritarianism vs. pluralism debate.
Two Men at the Start of the Great War and the End of the Habsburg Empire
Exploring the contrasting experiences of World War I, this history delves into the lives of Emperor Franz Josef I and Slovak laborer Samuel Mozolak on the Eastern Front. While the emperor was the first to declare war, Mozolak's journey took him from New York back to his village, where he was ultimately drafted into the Austro-Hungarian army and met a tragic end. The narrative highlights the war's impact on both the ruling class and ordinary soldiers, revealing the multifaceted nature of this global conflict.
An introduction to American Government. The sixth edition of COD maintains it's framework, exploring two themes: freedom, order, and equality as political values; and the majoritarianism vs. pluralism debate.
The book explores the transformation of American society over the past sixty years, focusing on changes in occupation, education, regional growth, urbanization, religion, ethnicity, and ideology. It analyzes how these societal shifts have influenced the responses of the Democratic and Republican parties, providing insights into the evolving political landscape in relation to cultural and demographic changes.
Kenneth Janda sheds new light on the Republican Party's transformations, drawing on a wide range of quantitative and qualitative evidence. He examines nearly three thousand planks from every Republican platform since 1856 as well as candidate statements and historical sources.
An introduction to American Government. The sixth edition of COD maintains it's framework, exploring two themes: freedom, order, and equality as political values; and the majoritarianism vs. pluralism debate.