Learning To Govern

Author : Peter F. Vallone
Publisher : Richard Altschuler & Associates, Incorporated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Crime prevention
ISBN : 1884092071

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Learning to Govern by Peter F. Vallone Pdf

For twelves years Peter F. Vallone was, after the mayor, the most powerful political official in New York City. This book is the story of how he got from a clubhouse in Astoria to the levers of power in City Hall--in the process overturning, with the help of the U.S. Supreme Court, the very structure of the city's government. It is simultaneously a chronicle of New York City politics over the past thirty-five years. Although a major figure in New York State (he was Democratic candidate for Governor in 1998), and for a while even in national politics, Vallone never left his roots in a typical New York City neighborhood. A strong family man, a strong Catholic, a loyal Democrat, he was notorious for fighting for the "common man" as well as the amateur legislator. He was the ideal foil for three of New York City's most colorful mayors: Ed Koch, David Dinkins, and Rudy Giuliiani. A seeming anomaly in an age of media saturation, Vallone's story is both vital history and a primer in tolerance and good government.

Author : Richard F. Fenno
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0815715668

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Learning to Govern by Richard F. Fenno Pdf

The elections of 1994 produced the first Republican-controlled Congress in 40 years. What effect did being the minority party for so long have on the activities of the new House of Representatives' majority? In this book, Richard Fenno makes the case that four decades out of power left Republicans without the experience they needed to properly interpret their electoral victory... or govern the country. This inexperience produced serious consequences for the party and the American political system, including the confrontational leadership of Newt Gingrich, the deterioration of cross-party civility, the general support for term limits, and an accelerated loss of public confidence in Congress. And there was more. Although all the evidence pointed to voters' repudiation of the Democrats, the Republicans saw their victory as a mandate for wholesale change—a Republican Revolution. Instead of trying to make careful, incremental changes, their inexperience and aggressive "let's get it all, and let's get it now" tactics cost them their golden opportunity and cleared the way for the reelection of President Clinton. This book provides a timely focus on the attitudes and agendas of the inexperienced Republican freshman class and its contribution to the problem-plagued attempts to use the election campaign Contract with America as a blueprint for governing.

Author : Peter W. Barnes,Cheryl Shaw Barnes,Betty Shepard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Executive power
ISBN : 1893622002

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A "Mice" Way to Learn about Government by Peter W. Barnes,Cheryl Shaw Barnes,Betty Shepard Pdf

"Woodrow, the White House Mouse", about the presidency and the nation's most famous mansion. "House Mouse, Senate Mouse", about Congress and the legislative process. "Marshall, the Courhouse Mouse", about the Supreme Court and the judicial process.

Author : Barry C. White,CENGAGE Learning
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : United States
ISBN : 0395961076

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American Government by Barry C. White,CENGAGE Learning Pdf

Author : Trish Mercer,Russell Ayres,Brian Head,John Wanna
Publisher : ANU Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781760464219

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Learning Policy, Doing Policy by Trish Mercer,Russell Ayres,Brian Head,John Wanna Pdf

When it comes to policymaking, public servants have traditionally learned ‘on the job’, with practical experience and tacit knowledge valued over theory-based learning and academic analysis. Yet increasing numbers of public servants are undertaking policy training through postgraduate qualifications and/or through short courses in policy training. Learning Policy, Doing Policy explores how policy theory is understood by practitioners and how it influences their practice. The book brings together insights from research, teaching and practice on an issue that has so far been understudied. Contributors include Australian and international policy scholars, and current and former practitioners from government agencies. The first part of the book focuses on theorising, teaching and learning about the policymaking process; the second part outlines how current and former practitioners have employed policy process theory in the form of models or frameworks to guide and analyse policymaking in practice; and the final part examines how policy theory insights can assist policy practitioners. In exploring how policy process theory is developed, taught and taken into policymaking practice, Learning Policy, Doing Policy draws on the expertise of academics and practitioners, and also ‘pracademics’ who often serve as a bridge between the academy and government. It draws on a range of both conceptual and applied examples. Its themes are highly relevant for both individuals and institutions, and reflect trends towards a stronger professional ethos in the Australian Public Service. This book is a timely resource for policy scholars, teaching academics, students and policy practitioners.

Author : Norman Longworth
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2006-09-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134195138

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Learning Cities, Learning Regions, Learning Communities by Norman Longworth Pdf

This indispensible book for managers, professionals, administrators and stakeholders in local and regional authorities describes how and why learning cities, towns and regions are helping to create a better future for all, and the tools and learning materials that will help them do so.

Author : Richard G. Niemi,Jane Junn
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2005-05-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0300107447

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Civic Education by Richard G. Niemi,Jane Junn Pdf

Sound democratic decisions rely on a citizenry with at least a partial mastery of the rules and workings of democratic government. American high schools, where students learn the basics of citizenship, thus ought to play a critical role in the success of democracy. Yet studies examining the impact of high school government and civics courses on political knowledge over the past quarter-century have generally shown that these courses have little or no effect. In this important book, Richard G. Niemi and Jane Junn take a fresh look at what America's high school seniors know about government and politics and how they learn it. The authors argue convincingly that secondary school civics courses do indeed enhance students' civic knowledge. This book is based on the most extensive assessment to date of civic knowledge among American youth--the 1988 National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) Civics Assessment. The authors develop and test a theoretical model to explain the cognitive process by which students learn about politics and they conclude by suggesting specific changes in the style and emphasis of civics teaching.

Author : Sean Gailmard,John W. Patty
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780226924403

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Learning While Governing by Sean Gailmard,John W. Patty Pdf

Sean Gailmard is the Judith E. Gruber Associate Professor in the Travers Department of Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley. John W. Patty is associate professor of political science at Washington University.

Author : Anne Tiernan,Patrick Weller
Publisher : Melbourne Univ. Publishing
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780522857986

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Learning to Be a Minister by Anne Tiernan,Patrick Weller Pdf

An in-depth examination of the day-to-day life of Australia's federal ministers at work. Anne Tiernan and Patrick Weller draw on extensive interviews with current and former ministers, ministerial staffers and senior officials, to discover how a new ministry learns to juggle their simultaneous roles of member of Parliament and Cabinet, local constituency representative, and media spokesperson, not to mention their lives outside work.

Author : Michael Barber
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780141979595

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How to Run A Government by Michael Barber Pdf

Billions of citizens around the world are frustrated with their governments. Why is this? And what can we do about it? In this groundbreaking book Michael Barber draws on his wealth of international experience advising political leaders, to show how those in power can make good on their promises. 'Refreshingly ruthless ... has an uplifting brio to it' Economist 'Michael Barber is a source of inspiration and wisdom' Andrew Adonis, New Statesman 'Excellent ... there is a lot of common sense and practical wisdom ... a breath of fresh air' David Willetts,Standpoint 'Barber is the global overlord of public policy ... a record around the world of actually achieving change' Philip Collins, Prospect

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Child development
ISBN : OCLC:1259692549

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British Columbia Early Learning Framework by Anonim Pdf

Author : The Curriculum Divas,Kimberly Sheppard
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 1492190780

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Classroom Government by The Curriculum Divas,Kimberly Sheppard Pdf

Do your elementary students have a difficult time learning government and economics? Do you struggle with an easy way to teach these topics? Are you looking for a possible classroom management system? This book has detailed, hands-on lesson plans and activities to encourage a more personal understanding of America's Democratic system. When participating in this task, students apply for a civil servant job, get paid, pay for services, and work within a democratic structure created by the class as a whole. This packet includes an interview scoring guide, applications for class jobs, job descriptions, lesson plans, website resources, as well as, book ideas. It can be used all year long to create your classroom community. For more resources visit www.curriculumdivas.org

Author : Alberta. Distance Learning
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Canada
ISBN : 0774106344

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Social Studies 10. Module 4, Politics and Government by Alberta. Distance Learning Pdf

Author : George C. Edwards, III,Martin P. Wattenberg,Robert L. Lineberry
Publisher : Pearson College Division
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0205950051

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Government in America by George C. Edwards, III,Martin P. Wattenberg,Robert L. Lineberry Pdf

Learn how American politics affect public policy. This version of Government in America, 2012 Election Edition comes without the policy chapters and is available only through the Pearson Custom Library (PCL). To order, click here http://www.pearsoncustomlibrary.com/?lib=40&act=listbooks#book:331. PCL allows customers to create customized textbooks, giving students a more engaging and affordable education. Customers also have the option of purchasing the full text without customization in the Pearson Custom Library. For more information about customization opportunities, refer to http://www.pearsoncustomlibrary.com. Because this program is print-on-demand, printing will not start until we receive a purchase order from your bookstore. Please place your book order with the bookstore as soon as possible to ensure timely delivery. Please allow 2-4 weeks for your book to print. Additional time is required for outside content and/or packaging with other components.

Author : Great Britain. National Audit Office
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 010295464X

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Helping Government Learn by Great Britain. National Audit Office Pdf

Much learning in government occurs after large projects, initiatives or crises. However, important learning should also take place routinely on a day-to-day basis, as teams and individuals carry out their work, or as a result of research and evaluations.