Karen Orren est une professeure émérite de sciences politiques à l'Université de Californie à Los Angeles. Ses travaux se concentrent principalement sur l'histoire politique et les institutions, offrant une analyse perspicace aux lecteurs intéressés par l'évolution de la gouvernance.
In this expanded third edition, Stephen Skowronek addresses Donald J. Trump's presidency. Skowronek's insights have fundamentally altered our understanding of the American presidency. A classic widely used in courses on the presidency, Skowronek's book has greatly expanded our understanding of and debates over the politics of leadership.
Phantoms of a Beleaguered Republic traces the tensions between presidential power and the depth of the American state back through the decades and forward through the various settlements arrived at in previous eras. Skowronek, Dearborn, and King provide a richly historical perspective on the conflicts that rocked Trump's presidency. Now, in this expanded paperback edition, they address the tumultuous Trump-Biden transition and reflect more broadly on the problems of presidential democracy in America today.
This study aims to demonstrate that presidents are persistent agents of change, continually disrupting and transforming the political landscape. The politics of the third way is also discussed in relation to Bill Clinton's political strategies.
The authors examine the evolution of 'APD' scholarship, analyzing both historical and contemporary perspectives. They provide a comprehensive overview of existing research and propose a structured framework for future studies, aiming to advance understanding in this field. Their insights encourage a deeper exploration of 'APD' and highlight the importance of ongoing academic inquiry.
Labor, the Law, and Liberal Development in the United States
Focusing on the reinterpretation of constitutional change in the United States, this book explores the significant role of American organized labor in shaping legal and political landscapes. It delves into the historical context and implications of labor movements, providing insights into their influence on constitutional developments since its initial publication in 1992.
The steady accretion of public policies over the decades has fundamentally changed how America is governed. The formulation and delivery of policy have emerged as the government's entire raison d'être, redefining rights and reconfiguring institutional structures. The Policy State looks closely at this massive unnoticed fact of modern politics and addresses the controversies swirling around it. Government has become more responsive and inclusive, but the shift has also polarized politics and sowed a deep distrust of institutions. These developments demand a thorough reconsideration of historical governance. "A sterling example of political science at its best: analytically rigorous, historically informed, and targeted at questions of undeniable contemporary significance... Orren and Skowronek uncover a transformation that revolutionized American politics and now threatens to tear it apart." --Timothy Shenk, New Republic "Wherever you start out in our politics, this book will turn your sense of things sideways and make you rethink deeply held assumptions. It's a model of what political science could be, but so rarely is." --Yuval Levin, National Review "A gripping narrative...opening up new avenues for reflection along methodological, conceptual, and normative lines." --Bernardo Zacka, Contemporary Political Theory "A masterful, powerful, original, and important book." --James A. Morone, Brown University