The book offers a diverse collection of engaging analyses on the evolution of American politics since the postwar era. It delves into key elements such as political parties, societal changes, institutional developments, cultural shifts, pressing issues, agendas, and coalition-building. This compilation serves as a thought-provoking resource for understanding the complexities of American political dynamics.
The transformation of Southern politics after World War II changed the political life not just of this region, but of the entire nation. The shift in Southern political allegiance from Democratic to Republican has been explained, by scholars and journalists, as a white backlash to the civil rights revolution. This book challenges that idea.
Byron E. Shafer explores the complexities of modern American politics, challenging common narratives of polarization and gridlock. He delves into the historical context and underlying factors that have shaped political dynamics, offering insights into public opinion and the functioning of government. By analyzing these elements, Shafer seeks to provide a clearer understanding of the current political landscape and the evolution of American political patterns.
Evolution and Reform in the National Party Convention
The national party convention, despite perceptions of decline, continues to evoke strong emotions and a sense of populism. This exploration delves into its enduring appeal, highlighting the unique dynamics and cultural significance that make it a captivating aspect of the political landscape. The book examines how these conventions serve as a stage for political drama and public engagement, reflecting the complexities of contemporary politics.
A novel and powerful explanation of the social roots of American politics and the powerful forces in the background.The usual approach to political conflict is to look at policy battles inside government, then trace them back to political parties and organized interests. Yet, in The Social Roots of American Politics , Regina L. Wagner and Byron E. Shafer begin at the opposite end of the causal chain by looking at the social roots of American political conflict, how these roots produce differing policy preferences in the general public, and how those preferences get transmitted into American government. Drawing from over a half-century of public surveys of American voters, they demonstrate that class, race, religion, and gender provide the roots of these conflicts across the four primary domains of policy social welfare, civil rights, foreign affairs, and cultural values. They also factor in how regional differences affect partisan attachment, focusing on the South in particular. By turning the focus to deep-rooted social cleavages, this book provides a novel and powerful explanation of thebasic forces that shape the contours of conflict in American politics.
A blend of historical and contemporary analysis that opens up many of the puzzles - and curses - of modern American politics, for both professional political scientists and interested lay readers.
Při přípravě a uspořádání této knihy se autoři zaměřili na to, aby ukázali náboženství jak ze strany společenské elity, tak i z pohledu obyčejných lidí. David Silverman nastiňuje a analyzuje staroegyptské představy o božském a následně třídí a diskutuje specifická božstva a bohy, jejich aspekty a místa v božské hierarchii. Leonard Lesko odkrývá staroegyptskou mytologii a nabízí vlastní překlady klíčových částí. Předně se zaměřuje na kosmogonii a předkládá stručný souhrn kosmologického myšlení – chápání přírody, struktury a uspořádání vesmíru. John Baines se snaží odkrýt náboženské praktiky prostých lidí, v jejichž životě byla konfrontována realita obecně přítomného utrpení a neštěstí v kontrastu k honosným obrazům života zachyceným v umění a literatuře.
