A comprehensive review and thoughtful critique of the development of political science as an academic discipline in this century, Ricci's strong indictment of political science will be a source of lively controversy and discussion for years to come. "A provocative, rich and rewarding book that advances a thesis that will be hotly and widely debated by political scientists...Intelligent, lucid, scholarly, and] well-argued."--Neal Riemer, American Political Science Review "A first class critical examination of political science in American since its beginnings...a century ago. It...
A comprehensive review and thoughtful critique of the development of political science as an academic discipline in this century, Ricci's strong indic...
Through the eyes of a 10-year-old child, life can be a challenge yet filled with hope. Young William tends the stables for Alexander Hamilton. Realizing that he and Mr. Hamilton both came from a difficult childhood, he admires Mr. Hamilton achievements and hopes that he too can rise to greatness one day. William begins to draft a letter to Mr. Hamilton. What would your students want to say to Mr. Hamilton? A glossary of key terms is also included in the book.
Through the eyes of a 10-year-old child, life can be a challenge yet filled with hope. Young William tends the stables for Alexander Hamilton. Realizi...
Liberal candidates, scholars, and activists mainly promote pragmatism rather than large and powerful narratives - which may be called 'alpha stories' for their commanding presence over time. Alternatively, conservative counterparts to such liberals tend to promote their policy preferences in alpha stories praising effective markets, excellent traditions, and limited government. In this face-off, liberals represent a post-Enlightenment world where many modern people, following Max Weber, are 'disenchanted', while many conservatives, echoing Edmund Burke, cherish stories borrowed from the past....
Liberal candidates, scholars, and activists mainly promote pragmatism rather than large and powerful narratives - which may be called 'alpha stories' ...
Liberal candidates, scholars, and activists mainly promote pragmatism rather than large and powerful narratives - which may be called 'alpha stories' for their commanding presence over time. Alternatively, conservative counterparts to such liberals tend to promote their policy preferences in alpha stories praising effective markets, excellent traditions, and limited government. In this face-off, liberals represent a post-Enlightenment world where many modern people, following Max Weber, are 'disenchanted', while many conservatives, echoing Edmund Burke, cherish stories borrowed from the past....
Liberal candidates, scholars, and activists mainly promote pragmatism rather than large and powerful narratives - which may be called 'alpha stories' ...
