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Rule Breaking and Political Imagination

By: Kenneth A. Shepsle

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Rule Breaking and Political Imagination

By: Kenneth A. Shepsle

“Imagination may be thought of as a ‘work-around.’ It is a resourceful tactic to ‘undo’ a rule by creating a path around it without necessarily defying it. . . . Transgression, on the other hand, is rule breaking. There is no pretense of reinterpretation; it is defiance pure and simple. Whether imagination or disobedience is the source, constraints need not constrain, ties need not bind.” So writes Kenneth A. Shepsle in his introduction to Rule Breaking and Political Imagination. Institutions are thought to channel the choices of individual actors. But what about when they do not? Throughout history, leaders and politicians have used imagination and transgression to break with constraints upon their agency. Shepsle ranges from ancient Rome to the United States Senate, and from Lyndon B. Johnson to the British House of Commons. He also explores rule breaking in less formal contexts, such as vigilantism in the Old West and the CIA’s actions in the wake of 9/11. Entertaining and thought-provoking, Rule Breaking and Political Imagination will prompt a reassessment of the nature of institutions and remind us of the critical role of political mavericks.

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170

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University of Chicago Press

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ISBN 10

022647335X

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9780226473352

Models of Multiparty Electoral Competition

By: Kenneth A. Shepsle

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Models of Multiparty Electoral Competition

By: Kenneth A. Shepsle

First published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Psychology Press

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0415269458

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9780415269452

Lobbying and Policymaking

The Public Pursuit of Private Interests

By: Kenneth Godwin,Scott H. Ainsworth,Erik Godwin

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Lobbying and Policymaking

The Public Pursuit of Private Interests

By: Kenneth Godwin,Scott H. Ainsworth,Erik Godwin

Spurred by the disconnect between what was being taught in the classroom and actual practice, Godwin, Ainsworth, and Godwin set out to answer the question, "Was political science missing some key aspects of the interactions between lobbyists and policy makers?" Built on interviews with over 100 lobbyists, these authors show that much of the research on organized interests overlooks the lobbying of regulatory agencies even though it accounts for almost half of all lobbying—even though bureaucratic agencies have considerable leeway in the how they choose to implement law. This groundbreaking new book argues that lobbying activity is not mainly a struggle among competing interests over highly collective goods; rather, it′s the public provision of private goods. And more to the point, this shift in understanding influences our perception of the strengths and weaknesses of American democracy. Through a series of highly readable case studies, the authors employ both neopluralist and exchange perspectives to explore the lobbying activity that occurs in the later stages of the policymaking process which are typically less partisan, involve little conflict, and receive scant public attention. Lobbying and Policymaking sheds new light on lobbying influence on the policy process, and is an ideal way to expose students to cutting-edge research in an accessible, fascinating package.

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SAGE

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1452289344

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9781452289342

State and Party in America's New Deal

By: Kenneth Finegold,Theda Skocpol

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State and Party in America's New Deal

By: Kenneth Finegold,Theda Skocpol

A historically grounded and theoretically informed analysis of two major governmental interventions into the US economy--the National Recovery Administration and the Agricultural Adjustment Administration. Working back and forth between theories of politics in advanced capitalist democracies and the two concrete historical trajectories, the authors' argument is that the origins, implementation, and consequences of the NRA and AAA are best explained with a historical institutionalist, state- and party-centered approach. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Univ of Wisconsin Press

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0299147649

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9780299147648

The Philippines and the International Monetary Fund Negotiations on Petroleum and Imports

Toward a Theory of Negotiation

By: Kenneth Faulve-Montojo

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The Philippines and the International Monetary Fund Negotiations on Petroleum and Imports

Toward a Theory of Negotiation

By: Kenneth Faulve-Montojo

In their negotiations with the International Monetary Fund, Philippine chief negotiators attempt to build coalitions to implement reform. Deference and “External-Internal” sequencing tactics are quite common, but the theoretical literature has not examined the conditions under which they are effective or marginalized. This study uses a “Within-Case Study Method of Causal Inference” to examine twenty-four observations from the years 1984-1994 that examine the interaction of the Philippine chief economic negotiators with the IMF, the Chief of Governments, international and domestic, and cabinet and societal veto players on the issues of petroleum price and import reforms. Through this approach, the study rules out alternative deductive system level theories to explain economic outcomes; refines the two-level game framework, generates a midrange typology on the pattern of successes and failures of the negotiations, and provides recommendations on manipulable variables for policy makers. The study suggests that these tactics are constrained by the leverage and signal provided by international veto players and the interaction between formal and informal domestic institutions.

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Lexington Books

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1498532705

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Michigan Politics and Government

Facing Change in a Complex State

By: William P. Browne,Kenneth VerBurg

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Michigan Politics and Government

Facing Change in a Complex State

By: William P. Browne,Kenneth VerBurg

Michigan, like most of the states formed from the old Northwest, originated as a state of farmers, fishermen, and lumbermen and remained so until Detroit emerged as a major industrial center at the turn of the twentieth century. The growth of the automotive industry attracted new immigrants and new politics. Republican for most of its history, Michigan became a bipartisan state with political divisions: upper versus lower peninsula, agriculture versus industry, labor versus capital, developers versus ecologists, and conflicts between races. Lansing and its lobbyists and political action committees exemplify modern large-state politics. With double-digit unemployment and an enormous stake in cars, roads, and bridges, Michigan is acutely aware of its ties to the federal government. Two governors, G. Mennen Williams and George Romney, have contended for the presidency, and one representative, Gerald Ford, became president by legislative maneuver. A strong governorship, an independent and experienced bureaucracy, and a full-time legislature have created an activist, policy-directed state government that generally bears little resemblance to the laissez-faire leadership of Michigan's early years. Although this book provides much historical and geographical information, the primary focus remains Michigan's need to cope with its vacillating economy. The authors look at the state's regional, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic diversity and show how these are affected by the forces of change. William P. Browne is a professor of political science at Central Michigan University. He is author of Private Interests, Public Policy, and American Agriculture. Kenneth VerBurg is a professor in theDepartment of Resource Development at Michigan State University. He serves as chairperson of the State Boundary Commission and is coauthor with Charles Press of American Politicians and Journalists and coauthor of the award-winning Sacred Cows and Hot Potatoes: Agrarian Myths in Agriculture Policy.

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U of Nebraska Press

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0803260881

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Book's by Kenneth A. Shepsle

Rule Breaking and Political Imagination

Rule Breaking and Political Imagination

Models of Multiparty Electoral Competition

Models of Multiparty Electoral Competition

Lobbying and Policymaking

Lobbying and Policymaking

State and Party in America's New Deal

State and Party in America's New Deal

The Philippines and the International Monetary Fund Negotiations on Petroleum and Imports

The Philippines and the International Monetary Fund Negotiations on Petroleum and Imports

Michigan Politics and Government

Michigan Politics and Government

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