Globalizing Politics explores American-style political consulting and its spread to countries throughout the world, emphasizing the roles of communication and technology. Sussman challenges the common belief that American influence abroad is due strictly to the professionalization of politics and is instead affected by economics, industry, and the organizational power of new communication technology.
Globalizing Politics explores American-style political consulting and its spread to countries throughout the world, emphasizing the roles of communica...
'Sussman is a severe critic of mass media culture, and a yet more severe critic of the interests behind it. His book is a long, powerful and sophisticated polemic... an entertaining read, filled with intriguing detail... An important contribution to an area of concern within international affairs' - International Affairs
'Sussman is a severe critic of mass media culture, and a yet more severe critic of the interests behind it. His book is a long, powerful and sophistic...
Portland, Oregon, is often cited as one of the most livable cities in the United States and a model for smart growth. At the same time, critics deride it as a victim of heavy-handed planning and point to its skyrocketing housing costs as a clear sign of good intentions gone awry. Which side is right? Does Portland deserve the accolades it has received, or has hype overshadowed the real story? In The Portland Edge, leading urban scholars who have lived in and studied the region present a balanced look at Portland today, explaining current conditions in the context of the people and...
Portland, Oregon, is often cited as one of the most livable cities in the United States and a model for smart growth. At the same time, critics deride...
