An in-depth look at the theory of solidarity of German philosopher Jürgen Habermas, serving also as a comprehensive introduction to his work.

Differentiates inquiry from interpretation in order to secure a foundation for truth.

Applies the concept of personal and political autonomy to children and children’s development.

Examines the impact of business improvement districts on the quality of contemporary civic life.

Essays consider Drucilla Cornell’s contributions to philosophy, political theory, and legal studies.

Examines the complex relationship between American public opinion and the U. S. Supreme Court.

Argues for new water policies in the Nile River Basin.

Provocative exploration of a new concept of “joy” within psychoanalytic and cultural studies.

Reexamines the normative justification for democratic politics.

Essays that highlight the role of education in bringing about inclusive citizenship and human rights norms.

Examines both the legal and illegal uses of the death penalty in American history.

A collection of essays on contemporary issues in justice and law.

Looks at how prosecution of offenders is evolving in the contemporary legal milieu.

Explores the relationship between media and democracy against the broader background of globalization.

Why some countries comply with international norms against the death penalty while others do not.

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.

Juxtaposes the meteoric rise of Barack Obama with far-reaching—and disturbing—shifts in black leadership in post–Civil Rights America.

Explores how community action programs used federal funds to sponsor social protest–based community reform.

Evaluates the impact of equity investments in five cities during the 1990s.

Argues for greater congressional oversight of state taxation of interstate commerce.

Examines how ordinary citizens view the representative process in Congress.

Examines the implications of Aristotle’s political thought for contemporary political theory.

Examines Carnegie’s book Triumphant Democracy and his efforts to promote closer ties between America and Britain.

Examines postwar debates within Germany and Japan over how to promote domestic and regional order.

Irreverent and incisive critique of liberal theories of the state.