http://www.press.uchicago.edu/ucp/rss/books/su48_8RSS.xml The latest new books in Political Science: Public Policy en-us Fri, 25 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT 1440 http://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/L/bo12938143.html Politics is at its most dramatic during debates over important pieces of legislation. It is thus no stretch to refer to legislation as a living, breathing force in American politics. And while debates over legislative measures begin before an item is enacted, they also endure long afterward, when the political legacy of a law becomes clear.&#160;Living Legislation provides fresh insights into contemporary American politics and public policy. Of particular interest to the contributors to this volume is the question of why some laws stand the test of time while others are eliminated, replaced, or significantly amended. Among the topics the essays discuss are how laws emerge from—and effect change within—coalition structures, the effectiveness of laws at mediating partisan conflicts, and the ways in which laws interact with broader shifts in the political environment. As an essential addition to the study of politics, Living Legislation enhances understanding of democracy, governance, and power. <p><div>Politics is at its most dramatic during debates over important pieces of legislation. It is thus no stretch to refer to legislation as a living, breathing force in American politics. And while debates over legislative measures begin before an item is enacted, they also endure long afterward, when the political legacy of a law becomes clear.</div><div>&#160;</div><div><i>Living Legislation</i> provides fresh insights into contemporary American politics and public policy. Of particular interest to the contributors to this volume is the question of why some laws stand the test of time while others are eliminated, replaced, or significantly amended. Among the topics the essays discuss are how laws emerge from&mdash;and effect change within&mdash;coalition structures, the effectiveness of laws at mediating partisan conflicts, and the ways in which laws interact with broader shifts in the political environment. As an essential addition to the study of politics, <i>Living Legislation</i> enhances understanding of democracy, governance, and power.</div></p> Law and Legal Studies: Legal History Political Science: American Government and Politics Political Science: Public Policy Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT Jeffery A. Jenkins; Eric M. Patashnik 9780226396453 http://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/L/bo12938143.html Politics is at its most dramatic during debates over important pieces of legislation. It is thus no stretch to refer to legislation as a living, breathing force in American politics. And while debates over legislative measures begin before an item is enacted, they also endure long afterward, when the political legacy of a law becomes clear.&#160;Living Legislation provides fresh insights into contemporary American politics and public policy. Of particular interest to the contributors to this volume is the question of why some laws stand the test of time while others are eliminated, replaced, or significantly amended. Among the topics the essays discuss are how laws emerge from—and effect change within—coalition structures, the effectiveness of laws at mediating partisan conflicts, and the ways in which laws interact with broader shifts in the political environment. As an essential addition to the study of politics, Living Legislation enhances understanding of democracy, governance, and power. <p><div>Politics is at its most dramatic during debates over important pieces of legislation. It is thus no stretch to refer to legislation as a living, breathing force in American politics. And while debates over legislative measures begin before an item is enacted, they also endure long afterward, when the political legacy of a law becomes clear.</div><div>&#160;</div><div><i>Living Legislation</i> provides fresh insights into contemporary American politics and public policy. Of particular interest to the contributors to this volume is the question of why some laws stand the test of time while others are eliminated, replaced, or significantly amended. Among the topics the essays discuss are how laws emerge from&mdash;and effect change within&mdash;coalition structures, the effectiveness of laws at mediating partisan conflicts, and the ways in which laws interact with broader shifts in the political environment. As an essential addition to the study of politics, <i>Living Legislation</i> enhances understanding of democracy, governance, and power.</div></p> Law and Legal Studies: Legal History Political Science: American Government and Politics Political Science: Public Policy Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT Jeffery A. Jenkins; Eric M. Patashnik 9780226396446 http://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/C/bo13317200.html Collaborative working is an established feature of the public, business and third sector environments, but its effectiveness can be hampered by complex structural and personal variants. This original book explores the influence of agency through the role of individual actors in collaborative working processes, known as boundary spanners. It examines the different aspects of the boundary spanner's role and discusses the skills, abilities, and experience that are necessary. It will be of interest to academics, researchers and students interested in this field of study, and provides learning for policy makers and practitioners active in the fields of collaboration. <div></div>Collaborative working is an established feature of the public, business and third sector environments, but its effectiveness can be hampered by complex structural and personal variants. This original book explores the influence of agency through the role of individual actors in collaborative working processes, known as boundary spanners. It examines the different aspects of the boundary spanner's role and discusses the skills, abilities, and experience that are necessary. It will be of interest to academics, researchers and students interested in this field of study, and provides learning for policy makers and practitioners active in the fields of collaboration. Political Science: Public Policy Thu, 15 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Paul Williams 9781847428479 http://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/C/bo13317200.html Collaborative working is an established feature of the public, business and third sector environments, but its effectiveness can be hampered by complex structural and personal variants. This original book explores the influence of agency through the role of individual actors in collaborative working processes, known as boundary spanners. It examines the different aspects of the boundary spanner's role and discusses the skills, abilities, and experience that are necessary. It will be of interest to academics, researchers and students interested in this field of study, and provides learning for policy makers and practitioners active in the fields of collaboration. <div></div>Collaborative working is an established feature of the public, business and third sector environments, but its effectiveness can be hampered by complex structural and personal variants. This original book explores the influence of agency through the role of individual actors in collaborative working processes, known as boundary spanners. It examines the different aspects of the boundary spanner's role and discusses the skills, abilities, and experience that are necessary. It will be of interest to academics, researchers and students interested in this field of study, and provides learning for policy makers and practitioners active in the fields of collaboration. Political Science: Public Policy Thu, 15 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Paul Williams 9781447300304 http://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/F/bo13316012.html What effects have the economic downturn and credit crunch had on efforts to develop more sustainable cities? This groundbreaking book investigates how urban sustainability is being radically rethought—conceptually and politically—in our new economic climate. Prominent scholars analyze changes in key areas of urban planning, including housing, transportation, and the environment, and map out core areas for future research. An important survey of a rapidly changing field,&#160;The Future of Sustainable Cities&#160;will be essential for students of urban studies, geography, and sociology. <div><div>What effects have the economic downturn and credit crunch had on efforts to develop more sustainable cities? This groundbreaking book investigates how urban sustainability is being radically rethought&mdash;conceptually and politically&mdash;in our new economic climate. Prominent scholars analyze changes in key areas of urban planning, including housing, transportation, and the environment, and map out core areas for future research. An important survey of a rapidly changing field,&#160;<i>The Future of Sustainable Cities</i>&#160;will be essential for students of urban studies, geography, and sociology.</div></div> Political Science: Public Policy Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT John Flint; Mike Raco 9781847426673 http://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/F/bo13316012.html What effects have the economic downturn and credit crunch had on efforts to develop more sustainable cities? This groundbreaking book investigates how urban sustainability is being radically rethought—conceptually and politically—in our new economic climate. Prominent scholars analyze changes in key areas of urban planning, including housing, transportation, and the environment, and map out core areas for future research. An important survey of a rapidly changing field,&#160;The Future of Sustainable Cities&#160;will be essential for students of urban studies, geography, and sociology. <div><div>What effects have the economic downturn and credit crunch had on efforts to develop more sustainable cities? This groundbreaking book investigates how urban sustainability is being radically rethought&mdash;conceptually and politically&mdash;in our new economic climate. Prominent scholars analyze changes in key areas of urban planning, including housing, transportation, and the environment, and map out core areas for future research. An important survey of a rapidly changing field,&#160;<i>The Future of Sustainable Cities</i>&#160;will be essential for students of urban studies, geography, and sociology.</div></div> Political Science: Public Policy Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT John Flint; Mike Raco 9781847426666 http://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/M/bo13315902.html Improving neighborhoods by making them more welcoming to people from a range of racial and class backgrounds has been a major goal of urban policy and planning in a number of different countries. This book draws together a range of case studies by international experts to assess the impact of social mixing policies on segregated and deprived urban areas. Offering viewpoints from the perspectives of researchers, policymakers and planners, and residents, Mixed Communities is timely, comprehensive analysis that will be a benchmark text on gentrification and social mixing. <p><div>Improving neighborhoods by making them more welcoming to people from a range of racial and class backgrounds has been a major goal of urban policy and planning in a number of different countries. This book draws together a range of case studies by international experts to assess the impact of social mixing policies on segregated and deprived urban areas. Offering viewpoints from the perspectives of researchers, policymakers and planners, and residents, <i>Mixed Communities</i> is timely, comprehensive analysis that will be a benchmark text on gentrification and social mixing.</div></p> Political Science: Public Policy Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT Gary Bridge; Tim Butler; Loretta Lees 9781847424938