Books by WSU faculty

Political Science, Public Affairs

1. Constitutional Deliberation in Congress: The Impact of Judicial Review in a Separated System

   By J. Mitchell Pickerill, assistant professor, political science

    

   From the publisher: In Constitutional Deliberation in Congress J. Mitchell Pickerill analyzes the impact of the Supreme Court's constitutional decisions on Congressional debates and statutory language. Based on a thorough examination of how Congress responds to key Court rulings and strategizes in anticipation of them, Pickerill argues that judicial review—or the possibility of it—encourages Congressional attention to constitutional issues. Revealing critical aspects of how laws are made, revised, and refined within the separated system of government of the United States, he makes an important contribution to “constitutionalism outside the courts” debates.

   

   

    

2. East-West Co-operation in Public Sector Reform: Cases and Results in Central and Eastern Europe

   Ed. Lance T. LeLoup, professor, political science, et al

    

   Case studies of public sector reform and other programs look back on past performances and suggest future opportunities. The experiences documented reflect cooperation between public administration in Western and Eastern Europe. The editors express the hope that the book will “contribute to the realization of core concepts of public administration . . . and lead perhaps to a genuine individual European citizenship.”

   

   

    

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   Essentials of the American Constitution

   By Charles H. Sheldon

    

   Examines five closely integrated components that make up the fundamental law: the compact, separation of powers, federalism, representation, and the Bill of Rights.

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   Parties, Rules, and the Evolution of Congressional Budgeting

   By Lance LeLoup, Professor, Political Science

    

   From the publisher: Parties, Rules, and the Evolution of Congressional Budgeting traces how Congressional macrobudgeting has fundamentally changed the way in which Congress frames and enacts budget choices. . . . [The] book provides a historical institutional perspective on the evolution of congressional budgeting over three decades. It addresses important questions about national politics and developments in Congress, particularly concerning rules, the role of parties, and the consequences of divided government. The book concludes by considering what the findings might imply for national budgeting and deficits in the coming decade.
   
   

   

   

    

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   Politics & Policy in States and Communities, 10th edition

   By David Nice, professor, political science, and John J. Harrigan

    

   From the publisher: Politics and Policy in States and Communities explores the dynamics of state and community politics, and the methods citizens use to influence public officials. It explores the major issues facing states and localities and traces how the institutions of state and local government have changed over the years.

   

   

    

6. Toward a Peaceable Future: Redefining Peace, Security and Kyosei from a Multidisciplinary Perspective

   Ed. by Noriko Kawamura, associate professor, history, et al

    

   From the publisher: “Using concise terms, peace can be defined as freedom from hostility; security as immunity from danger; and kyosei as social responsibility to live together peaceably. Can a new comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to peace studies be developed? Why is a new direction essential, and what kind of impact might it have? How can educational institutions reach across disciplines to educate students about these globally important concepts?” In a pioneering cross-cultural, transnational, and multifaceted endeavor, Japanese and American scholars from various disciplines jointly explore these challenging questions by redefining the three key concepts of peace, security and kyosei. Based on academic analyses in Japan and the United States, the book offers new perspectives for interdisciplinary peace studies and stimulates a public dialogue on how to shape a safer and more peaceful future for individuals, communities, and nations.

   

   

    

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   Washington State Government and Politics

   Ed. by Cornell W. Clayton, Lance LeLoup, and Nicholas P. Lovrich, professors, political science

    

   From the publisher: With its absorbing examination of Washington's rich, sometimes quirky and utterly fascinating experiment with self-government, Washington State Government and Politics will interest both the student of government and the more casual reader. Along with intriguing case studies, this volume provides fresh discussions and analysis from top political authorities throughout the state.