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Titan #6: Synthesis

By: James Swallow

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The Starship Titan continues on her outward voyage of discovery. Ranging farther and farther from Federation space, Captain William Riker and the crew look forward to living Starfleet's mission: seeking out new life, discovering new civilizations. Striking a "sandbank" -- a spatial distortion -- the Titan is knocked out of warp, her crew shaken up but uninjured. Titan has stumbled across a battlefield, and floating in it, shattered and in pieces, are the remains of a ship. Searching for survivors, they discover the ship never had a crew. The away team removes the computer core, looking for answers. Once the device is restored, it becomes clear this is not just a computer, but a thinking, reasoning artificial intelligence. It identifies itself as SecondGen White-Blue, and it comes from a civilization composed entirely of sentient computers. Eons ago these artificial intelligences were charged to be the first line of defense against The Null -- a destructive force so all-consuming that generation upon generation have waged unending war trying to find a way to beat back this terror. Captain Riker offers to assist them, but years of war have left the AIs distrustful and suspicious, especially of organics. The tide of the battle is turning, and The Null is winning. Set free, it will destroy everything in this system and then, unchecked, spread its mindless destruction into the heart of the Federation.

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1439123497

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9781439123492

The Fall: The Poisoned Chalice

By: James Swallow

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The Fall: The Poisoned Chalice

By: James Swallow

The fourth original novel in the electrifying The Next Generation/Deep Space Nine crossover event! One simple act, and the troubles of the United Federation of Planets have grown darker overnight. The mystery behind the heinous terrorist attack that has rocked the Federation to its core grows ever deeper, and William Riker finds himself beset by rumors and half-truths as the U.S.S. Titan is ordered back to Earth on emergency orders from the admiralty. Soon, Riker finds himself drawn into a game of political intrigue, bearing witness to members of Starfleet being detained—including people he considered friends—pending an investigation at the highest levels. And while Riker tries to navigate the corridors of power, Titan’s tactical officer, Tuvok, is given a series of clandestine orders that lead him into a gray world of secrets, lies, and deniable operations. Who can be trusted when the law falls silent and justice becomes a quest for revenge? For the crew of the U.S.S. Titan, the search for answers will become a battle for every ideal the Federation stands for... ™, ®, & © 2013 CBS Studios, Inc. STAR TREK and related marks are trademarks of CBS Studios, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Simon and Schuster

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1476722277

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9781476722276

Star Trek: Picard: The Dark Veil

By: James Swallow

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Star Trek: Picard: The Dark Veil

By: James Swallow

The thrilling untold adventure based on the acclaimed Star Trek: Picard TV series! The Alpha Quadrant is mired in crisis. Within the United Federation of Planets, a terrorist strike on the shipyards of Mars has led to the shutdown of all relief efforts for millions of Romulans facing certain doom from an impending supernova. But when the USS Titan is drawn into a catastrophic incident on the Romulan-Federation border, Captain William Riker, his family, and his crew find themselves caught between the shocking secrets of an enigmatic alien species and the deadly agenda of a ruthless Tal Shiar operative. Forced into a wary alliance with a Romulan starship commander, Riker and the Titan crew must uncover the truth to stop a devastating attack—but one wrong move could plunge the entire sector into open conflict!

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1982154136

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Martin Van Buren

America's First Politician

By: James M Bradley,Co-Editor of the Papers of Martin Van Buren James M Bradley

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Martin Van Buren

America's First Politician

By: James M Bradley,Co-Editor of the Papers of Martin Van Buren James M Bradley

A new biography of the 8th president of the United States, the first chief executive not born a British citizen and the first to use the party system to chart his way from tavern-keeper's son to the pinnacle of power. Martin Van Buren was one of the most remarkable politicians not only of his time but in American presidential history. The principal architect of the party system and one of the founders of the Democratic Party, he came to dominate New York-then the most influential state in the Union-and was instrumental in electing Andrew Jackson president. Van Buren's skills as a political strategist were unparalleled (he was known as the "Little Magician"), winning him a series of high-profile offices: US senator, New York's governor, US secretary of state, US vice president, and finally the White House. In his rise to power, Van Buren sought consensus and conciliation, bending to the wishes of slave interests and complicit in the dispossession of America's Indigenous population--two of the darkest chapters in American history. This new biography of Van Buren -- the first full-scale portrait in four decades -- charts his ascent from a tavern in the Hudson Valley to the presidency, concluding with his late-career involvement in an antislavery movement. Offering vivid profiles of the day's leading figures (Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, John Quincy Adams, DeWitt Clinton, James K. Polk), James Bradley's book depicts the struggle for power in the tumultuous decades leading up to the Civil War.

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Oxford University Press

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0190920521

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Star Trek: Coda: Book 2: The Ashes of Tomorrow

By: James Swallow

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Star Trek: Coda: Book 2: The Ashes of Tomorrow

By: James Swallow

Sequel to: Moments asunder / by Dayton Ward.

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1982158549

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9781982158545

Sight Unseen

By: James Swallow

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Sight Unseen

By: James Swallow

An original spin-off novel set in the popular Star Trek: The Next Generation universe from New York Times bestselling author James Swallow! In the wake of political upheaval across the United Federation of Planets, Admiral William Riker and the crew of the U.S.S. Titan find themselves in uncertain waters as roles aboard the ship change to reflect a new mandate and a new mission. On orders from Starfleet, Titan sets out toward the edge of Federation space to tackle its latest assignment: to work with an alien species known as the Dinac, who are taking their first steps into the galaxy at large as a newly warp-capable civilization. But when disaster befalls the Dinac, the Titan crew discovers they have unknowingly drawn the attention of a deadly, merciless enemy—a nightmare from Riker’s past lurking in the darkness. Friendships will be tested to the limit as familiar faces and new allies must risk everything in a fight against an unstoppable invader—or a horrific threat will be unleashed on the galaxy! ™, ®, & © 2015 CBS Studios, Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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1476783209

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The Modern Amazons

Warrior Women On-Screen

By: James Ursini,Dominique Mainon

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The Modern Amazons

Warrior Women On-Screen

By: James Ursini,Dominique Mainon

(Book). The Modern Amazons: Warrior Women on Screen documents the public's seemingly insatiable fascination with the warrior woman archetype in film and on television. The book examines the cautious beginnings of new roles for women in the late fifties, the rapid development of female action leads during the burgeoning second-wave feminist movement in the late sixties and seventies, and the present-day onslaught of female action characters now leaping from page to screen. The book itself is organized into chapters that group women warriors into sub-genres, e.g., classic Amazons like Xena Warrior Princess and the women of the Conan films; superheroes and their archenemies such as Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and Catwoman; revenge films such as the Kill Bill movies; Sexploitation and Blaxploitation films such as Coffy and the Ilsa trilogy; Hong Kong cinema and warriors like Angela Mao, Cynthia Rothrock, and Zhang Ziyi; sci-fi warriors from Star Trek , Blade Runner , and Star Wars ; supersleuths and spies like the Avengers and Charlie's Angels; and gothic warriors such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Kate Beckinsale in Underworld and Van Helsing . In addition, the book is lavishly illustrated with over 400 photos of these popular-culture icons in action, interesting articles and sidebars about themes, trends, weapons, style, and trivia, as well as a complete filmography of more than 150 titles.

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0879106905

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Theories of Coalition Formation

By: James P. Kahan,Amnon Rapoport

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Theories of Coalition Formation

By: James P. Kahan,Amnon Rapoport

First published in 1984. In this book, the authors set forth the central ideas and results of the major theories of coalition forming behavior. These theories address situations of partial conflict of interest with the following aspects: (1) there are three or more players, (2) players may openly communicate with each other, and (3) players form coalitions by freely negotiating agreements on how to disburse the gains that result from the coalition members’ joint coordinated efforts. These models arise from the two disciplines of mathematics, in the theory of cooperative n-person games with side payments, and social psychology, in theories of small group behavior in mixed-motive situations. The goal is to explore the various solution concepts that make up this body of theory, and in particular to examine the psychological premises that underlie the various theoretical models.

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Psychology Press

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1317769198

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The Patrick Bowers Collection

5-in-1

By: Steven James

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The Patrick Bowers Collection

5-in-1

By: Steven James

FBI Special Agent Patrick Bowers's expertise lies in the field of cutting-edge 21st century investigative techniques. With his unique skills, he tracks down terrorists, serial killers, and arsonists, bringing justice to bear on some of the worst criminals the world coughs up. Gritty, chilling, and impossible to put down, these psychological thrillers are guaranteed to keep readers up all night. What people are saying about the Bowers Files "Riveting."--Publishers Weekly "Fast-paced, crisp writing . . . a satisfying read."--CBA Retailers "In a word, intense."--Mysterious Reviews "Readers will be on the edge of their seats."--Romantic Times "Be warned--James's books are not for the timid."--Mitch Galin, producer, Stephen King's The Stand "This is thriller writing at its absolute best."--TheChristianManifesto.com "James tells stories that grab you by the collar and don't let go."--Norb Vonnegut, author, Top Producer "Absolutely brilliant."--Jeff Buick, bestselling author, Bloodline "Seriously intense."--Pop Culture Tuesday "As thrilling and unexpected as any five-star action movie."--John Tinker, Emmy-award-winning writer "Exquisite."--Fiction Fanatics Only "Thriller writing at its highest level."--TitleTrakk.com "James clearly knows how to spin a yarn."--Booklist "Pulse-pounding suspense."--FictionAddict.com "John Sanford might have to start looking over his shoulder."--Crimespree magazine "Exhilarating."--Mysterious Reviews "Steven James has mastered the thriller."--The Suspense Zone

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1493401416

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Sorties

Journals and New Essays

By: James Dickey

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Sorties

Journals and New Essays

By: James Dickey

James Dickey's creativity as a poet is well known. But there have been few opportunities for his readers to become familiar with the full dimensions of his mind, with the thoughts and perceptions that lie just outside the matter of his poetry. Sorties brings together the contents of a journal kept by Dickey for several years and six discerning essays on poetry and the creative process. The journal follows Dickey's mind as it alights on a wide array of topics, ranging from the work of his colleagues to the plotting of a new novel, from the onset of old age to pride over accomplishments in archery and guitar playing. Dickey can be blunt in his opinions, as when he states that "a second-rate writer like Norman Mailer will sit around wondering what on earth it is that Hemingway had that Mailer might possibly be able to get." But the journal also reveals a great capacity for sympathy, as when Dickey tells of his father's long illness, and a revealing candor--"I am Lewis," he writes of his novel Deliverance, "every word is true." The journal is at its most revealing, however, when Dickey discusses the craft of poetry. "It is good for a poet to remember," he writes, "that the human mind, though in some ways very complicated, is in some others very simple." This awareness that poetry must understand the simplicities of human existence is a recurring concern for Dickey, and he writes with disdain of the "brilliant things" that too often clog poetry, the stale self-absorption that warps the perceptions of many poets. In the essays that make up the second part of the book, Dickey also focuses on poetry, exploring the relation of the poet to his works, the promise of a younger generation of poets, and the place of Theodore Roethke as the greatest American poet. Wide-ranging and acute, Sorties opens up for the reader the discriminating mind that lies behind some of the most accomplished and memorable poetry written in America in this century.

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0807111406

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Issues and Cases in Law Enforcement

Decisions, Ethics and Judgment

By: James J. Vardalis

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Issues and Cases in Law Enforcement

Decisions, Ethics and Judgment

By: James J. Vardalis

Law enforcement and community concerns continue to change and become more challenging for police personnel. The actions of police officers at the time of an event and their response to crime problems have a direct correlation to the successful prosecution of the offender. Law enforcement officers must use all available resources in order to develop the skills and the ability to analyze and understand complex materials and investigations. Issues and Cases in Law Enforcement presents a variety of stimulating cases and issues that provoke critical analysis of emerging issues in the field. The cases contained in this text are designed to confront difficult decision-making issues, force officers and students of criminal justice to identify essential information, analyze facts appropriately, identify mistakes, recognize alternatives, choose alternatives, and make reasonable conclusions. The text also incorporates the opportunity for open exploration of these sensitive issues, with an understanding of cultural and racial concerns, and the promotion of a productive discussion regarding critical topics. The complexities of proper case presentation, testimony, and prosecution in today's environment necessitate that law enforcement officers and students of criminal justice have a clear understanding of contemporary dilemmas. This book will enable the officer and students of criminal justice to write clear and comprehensive reports to document complicated events, to clearly articulate intricate details in a court of law, and react appropriately to people with varied problems and perceptions.

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0398079293

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Confessions of an Old Man

Gone Are the Days: A Memoir

By: James Harrison Cohen J.D. Ph.D.

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Confessions of an Old Man

Gone Are the Days: A Memoir

By: James Harrison Cohen J.D. Ph.D.

My book covers my life and times and is replete with confidences and revelations both political and personal.

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1643506315

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Disestablishing the School

De-Bunking Justifications for State Intervention in Education

By: James Tooley

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Disestablishing the School

De-Bunking Justifications for State Intervention in Education

By: James Tooley

This book arrives at a defence of markets in educational provision, funding and regulation, through a philosophical challenge to justifications for state intervention in education.

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Taylor & Francis

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1351943707

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Postmark Vietnam

By: James August

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Postmark Vietnam

By: James August

The ubiquitous transistor radio’s voice cuts through the muggy, stifling, heat of the jungle. When a man loves a woman, Can’t keep his mind on nothing else. He’ll trade the world for the good thing he’s found . If she’s bad he can’t see it, She can do no wrong. Turn his back on his best friend if he put her down. This is I Corps – Vietnam, the year 1968. This is the music of a generation. These young Marines, their friends at home with their hair growing longer and their attitudes changing, are that generation. The music, the times, the war; it is a pivotal moment in history, heralded by Percy Sledge, Simon and Garfunkle, and the Mama’s and the Papas. Here, in the hell that was the Vietnam War in 1968, these boy soldiers are coming of age, listening to their music. Mick Holtzman is a Marine Corporal leading a squad through the jungles and highlands of the I Corps area.. He and his men have one major focus, survival. Survival and the plane ride home. A home that becomes less recognizable with each day endured in Viet Nam. Mick isn’t listening to the music, he has fourteen men he is making decisions for. Holtzman wears the coat of responsibility as if it were a garment tailored just for him. He realizes that he is responsible for the lives and actions of these men both in and out of combat and in return, he feels needed. Through each firefight, pitched battle and confrontation, his connection to these men grows stronger. Letters are the primary method of communication and the most important thread in connection to the world back home. Mick receives a letter from his high school heart throb Lori, which gives him hope that he can repair their damaged relationship. Having someone who cares is important. From the context of the letter he can’t tell if she is romantically interested, or just dutifully writing a Marine she knows. Mick writes back with high hopes. Words, They’re only words. And words are all I have , To take your heart away. Mick and his boys are all in love, there is a girl or woman, somewhere in their past or present. Heck, most of them just graduated from high school a year or so ago. When these young Marines are wounded, the first and often the last words out of their mouth is the name of a woman...their girl, fiancé, or mother. Mick and the men of first squad see the war, its confusion, chaos, heroics, stupidity, and horror up close and personal. Mick and his comrades must make decisions that would paralyze older, more seasoned men. The hard part is that they must live with the outcome of these decisions for the rest of their lives. Where? What? How? How to get there and back without dying! Where does the knowledge come from? Mick questions himself daily. And all his first Fire Team Leader can think of is his fiancé. Joe Sokouski, Mick’s First Fire Team leader is totally enamored with his fiancé Rosemary Antoni. Rosmary’s attitude changes with the times, on the War, soldiers in general, and particularly Marines. Ski “Can’t keep his mind on nothin’ else.” Ski receives a Dear John from Rosemary which he reads, and another letter from a neighbor girl which he does not read. The DJ puts Ski over the edge. While on a night action ordered by Mick, Ski is mortally wounded. Mick drags him to safety where the Corpsman and Mick work on Ski for hours in an attempt to revive him while the medevac chopper circles overhead, refusing to land. The Squad Leader discovers two blood spattered letters in his friends pocket. These letters lead him back to the WORLD, into Ski’s past, and open a window to his own future. Mick is devastated. He has lost men before, but none so close. This is personal, he blames himself. He reads the letters, one damning, one sweet. Heartbroken over his friends death, unsure what to do, he keeps the letters. Mick, angered by the helicopter pilots refusal to land and save his friend, makes inquiries that stir up a political hornet’s nest. Mick’s new Company Commander, Captain Blackwell leads Mick’s persecutors in an attempt to promote his own career. The Corporal is threatened, cajoled, and coerced to “leave it alone.” He can’t; Mick continues his quixotic quest despite the potential consequences. Mick is caught up in the swirl and fog of internal military politics, a battle for which he has no training. Driven by his commitment to his men and the Corps that he loves and hates, he keeps striving. And the beat goes on, The beat goes on. Throughout Mick’s travails’ battles occur, friendships develop, soldiers die, survive, accomplish heroics, or hide in their cowardice. Mick and his squad tell the story of a thousand young men, “The Best of the Best.” The sixties generation, boys on their high school senior trip...the war is the lens that focuses the intensity of a lifetime into a thirteen month tour of duty.

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0615920659

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Oriental Memoirs

Selected from a Series of Familiar Letters Written During Seventeen Years Residence in India

By: James Forbes

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Oriental Memoirs

Selected from a Series of Familiar Letters Written During Seventeen Years Residence in India

By: James Forbes

A literary exposition of the early 19th century India, with interesting account of social, cultural and religious life. These illustrated chronicles are valuable for conservation and restoration of some of the important historical buildings and monuments

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Gyan Publishing House

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8121202191

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9788121202190

Next Generation Tribute Book

By: James Van Hise

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Next Generation Tribute Book

By: James Van Hise

Van Hise traces the history of Star Trek: The Next Generation from its roots in Star Trek and speculates on the future of both the series and its new spin-off Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Features interviews and profiles of the actors, listings of conventions and collectibles, and more. 20 line drawings. 10 photos.

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Movie Publisher Services

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1556983662

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The Automobile Age

By: James J. Flink

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The Automobile Age

By: James J. Flink

In this sweeping cultural history, James Flink provides a fascinating account of the creation of the world's first automobile culture. He offers both a critical survey of the development of automotive technology and the automotive industry and an analysis of the social effects of "automobility" on workers and consumers.

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MIT Press

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0262560550

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The Priority of Democracy

Political Consequences of Pragmatism

By: Jack Knight,James Johnson

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The Priority of Democracy

Political Consequences of Pragmatism

By: Jack Knight,James Johnson

Why democracy is the best way of deciding how decisions should be made Pragmatism and its consequences are central issues in American politics today, yet scholars rarely examine in detail the relationship between pragmatism and politics. In The Priority of Democracy, Jack Knight and James Johnson systematically explore the subject and make a strong case for adopting a pragmatist approach to democratic politics—and for giving priority to democracy in the process of selecting and reforming political institutions. What is the primary value of democracy? When should we make decisions democratically and when should we rely on markets? And when should we accept the decisions of unelected officials, such as judges or bureaucrats? Knight and Johnson explore how a commitment to pragmatism should affect our answers to such important questions. They conclude that democracy is a good way of determining how these kinds of decisions should be made—even if what the democratic process determines is that not all decisions should be made democratically. So, for example, the democratically elected U.S. Congress may legitimately remove monetary policy from democratic decision-making by putting it under the control of the Federal Reserve. Knight and Johnson argue that pragmatism offers an original and compelling justification of democracy in terms of the unique contributions democratic institutions can make to processes of institutional choice. This focus highlights the important role that democracy plays, not in achieving consensus or commonality, but rather in addressing conflicts. Indeed, Knight and Johnson suggest that democratic politics is perhaps best seen less as a way of reaching consensus or agreement than as a way of structuring the terms of persistent disagreement.

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