Politics and Law
With an Iron Pen
A groundbreaking collection of forty-two Israeli poetic voices protesting the occupation of the West Bank.
Toward a Political Philosophy of Race
Examines how liberal society enables racism and other forms of discrimination.
The Emotions of a New Era
DVD capturing crowd reactions and emotions during the inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20, 2009, in Washington, D. C.
When Leaders Learn and When They Don't
Develops a new and dynamic theory of foreign policy decision making and experiential learning.
The Politics of Regime Structure Reform in Democracies
Analyzes initiatives aimed at reforming the electoral and government systems of Israel in comparison to other established democracies.
The Ends of Solidarity
An in-depth look at the theory of solidarity of German philosopher Jürgen Habermas, serving also as a comprehensive introduction to his work.
Styles of Thought
Differentiates inquiry from interpretation in order to secure a foundation for truth.
Justice for Children
Applies the concept of personal and political autonomy to children and children’s development.
Business Improvement Districts and the Shape of American Cities
Examines the impact of business improvement districts on the quality of contemporary civic life.
Imagining Law
Essays consider Drucilla Cornell’s contributions to philosophy, political theory, and legal studies.
Public Opinion and the Rehnquist Court
Examines the complex relationship between American public opinion and the U. S. Supreme Court.
Water Resources and Inter-Riparian Relations in the Nile Basin
Argues for new water policies in the Nile River Basin.
The Order of Joy
Provocative exploration of a new concept of “joy” within psychoanalytic and cultural studies.
Why Democracy?
Reexamines the normative justification for democratic politics.
Educating for Human Rights and Global Citizenship
Essays that highlight the role of education in bringing about inclusive citizenship and human rights norms.
Race, Class, and the Death Penalty
Examines both the legal and illegal uses of the death penalty in American history.
Justice and Law
A collection of essays on contemporary issues in justice and law.
The Changing Role of the American Prosecutor
Looks at how prosecution of offenders is evolving in the contemporary legal milieu.
Negotiating Democracy
Explores the relationship between media and democracy against the broader background of globalization.
When the State No Longer Kills
Why some countries comply with international norms against the death penalty while others do not.
Olympic Industry Resistance
A critical look at the Olympics in the postbribery, post-9/11 era, particularly at consequences for host cities and so-called “Olympic education” for schoolchildren.
What's Wrong with Obamamania?
Juxtaposes the meteoric rise of Barack Obama with far-reaching—and disturbing—shifts in black leadership in post–Civil Rights America.
Impossible Democracy
Explores how community action programs used federal funds to sponsor social protest–based community reform.
Economic Development in American Cities
Evaluates the impact of equity investments in five cities during the 1990s.
The Silence of Congress
Argues for greater congressional oversight of state taxation of interstate commerce.