Author: Jasper M. LiCalzi
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0803286899
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Examining politics in Idaho through the lens of ideology (i.e., conservative versus liberal) or partisanship (i.e., Democrat versus Republican) does not illuminate the more fundamental dynamics of the state’s political environment. Unlike other states that are divided on partisan or traditional ideological lines, Idaho tends to be divided between its libertarian and communitarian visions of the role of government and the place of the individual in society. In Idaho Politics and Government, Jasper M. LiCalzi examines the complex world of Idaho politics, where morality dominates but a heartily libertarian strain of individualism keeps lawmakers from falling into the liberal versus conservative dialogue prevalent in other states. After opening with the ultrasound bill failure as a recent example of Idaho’s political culture, LiCalzi traces the influence of individuals and party factions from the 1960s through the present before moving on to the inner workings of government itself, with all its institutions and extra-governmental extensions. He closes with another recent Idaho bill concerning the topics of child support and Sharia (Islamic) law, giving readers yet another glimpse of the workings of Idaho politics and the continuing clash between the community and the individual. Presenting a continuum of political views from an emphasis on the individual (personified by Thomas Jefferson) to a focus on community (personified by Alexander Hamilton), LiCalzi provides a new method for understanding political actions and situations in Idaho.
Idaho Politics and Government
Author: Jasper M. LiCalzi
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0803286899
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Examining politics in Idaho through the lens of ideology (i.e., conservative versus liberal) or partisanship (i.e., Democrat versus Republican) does not illuminate the more fundamental dynamics of the state’s political environment. Unlike other states that are divided on partisan or traditional ideological lines, Idaho tends to be divided between its libertarian and communitarian visions of the role of government and the place of the individual in society. In Idaho Politics and Government, Jasper M. LiCalzi examines the complex world of Idaho politics, where morality dominates but a heartily libertarian strain of individualism keeps lawmakers from falling into the liberal versus conservative dialogue prevalent in other states. After opening with the ultrasound bill failure as a recent example of Idaho’s political culture, LiCalzi traces the influence of individuals and party factions from the 1960s through the present before moving on to the inner workings of government itself, with all its institutions and extra-governmental extensions. He closes with another recent Idaho bill concerning the topics of child support and Sharia (Islamic) law, giving readers yet another glimpse of the workings of Idaho politics and the continuing clash between the community and the individual. Presenting a continuum of political views from an emphasis on the individual (personified by Thomas Jefferson) to a focus on community (personified by Alexander Hamilton), LiCalzi provides a new method for understanding political actions and situations in Idaho.
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0803286899
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Examining politics in Idaho through the lens of ideology (i.e., conservative versus liberal) or partisanship (i.e., Democrat versus Republican) does not illuminate the more fundamental dynamics of the state’s political environment. Unlike other states that are divided on partisan or traditional ideological lines, Idaho tends to be divided between its libertarian and communitarian visions of the role of government and the place of the individual in society. In Idaho Politics and Government, Jasper M. LiCalzi examines the complex world of Idaho politics, where morality dominates but a heartily libertarian strain of individualism keeps lawmakers from falling into the liberal versus conservative dialogue prevalent in other states. After opening with the ultrasound bill failure as a recent example of Idaho’s political culture, LiCalzi traces the influence of individuals and party factions from the 1960s through the present before moving on to the inner workings of government itself, with all its institutions and extra-governmental extensions. He closes with another recent Idaho bill concerning the topics of child support and Sharia (Islamic) law, giving readers yet another glimpse of the workings of Idaho politics and the continuing clash between the community and the individual. Presenting a continuum of political views from an emphasis on the individual (personified by Thomas Jefferson) to a focus on community (personified by Alexander Hamilton), LiCalzi provides a new method for understanding political actions and situations in Idaho.
Governing Idaho
Author: James Benjamin Weatherby
Publisher: Caxton Press
ISBN: 9780870045219
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
"Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press" Idaho is a state with many varied interests vying for political control. Whether it be in the politically liberal north, the staunchly conservative southeast or the rapidly changing southwest of the state, the social and political factors that determine who gains power in the Gem state often flies in the face of logic and makes for an interesting study in contrasts.
Publisher: Caxton Press
ISBN: 9780870045219
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
"Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press" Idaho is a state with many varied interests vying for political control. Whether it be in the politically liberal north, the staunchly conservative southeast or the rapidly changing southwest of the state, the social and political factors that determine who gains power in the Gem state often flies in the face of logic and makes for an interesting study in contrasts.
Our Government: Local, State, and National: Idaho
Author: James Alton James
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Our Government: Local, State, and National: Idaho offers an intricate examination of governance at various tiers within the American system, specifically zooming into Idaho's unique political landscape. This collection stands out for its comprehensive approach, juxtaposing theoretical frameworks with poignant case studies, thereby enriching the reader's understanding of American civics. It highlights the evolving nature of governance, demonstrating a remarkable blend of historical perspectives and contemporary analysis, making significant contributions to the fields of political science and history alike. Contributions by James Alton James and Albert Hart Sanford, both esteemed historians, inject the collection with a wealth of knowledge and insight. Their backgrounds present a nuanced exploration of the political dynamics at play, firmly situating the anthology within important historical and cultural discussions about American governance. Their collective expertise ensures a deeply researched and thought-provoking read, offering valuable perspectives on the complexities of governing a diverse and changing nation like the United States. Our Government: Local, State, and National: Idaho is an indispensable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the mechanisms of American governance. Through its detailed exploration of Idaho's state mechanisms in the wider context of American political operations, the collection invites readers to engage with key debates and discussions in political science. It's an excellent opportunity for readers to broaden their understanding of how local, state, and national governance structures intersect to shape policy and society.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Our Government: Local, State, and National: Idaho offers an intricate examination of governance at various tiers within the American system, specifically zooming into Idaho's unique political landscape. This collection stands out for its comprehensive approach, juxtaposing theoretical frameworks with poignant case studies, thereby enriching the reader's understanding of American civics. It highlights the evolving nature of governance, demonstrating a remarkable blend of historical perspectives and contemporary analysis, making significant contributions to the fields of political science and history alike. Contributions by James Alton James and Albert Hart Sanford, both esteemed historians, inject the collection with a wealth of knowledge and insight. Their backgrounds present a nuanced exploration of the political dynamics at play, firmly situating the anthology within important historical and cultural discussions about American governance. Their collective expertise ensures a deeply researched and thought-provoking read, offering valuable perspectives on the complexities of governing a diverse and changing nation like the United States. Our Government: Local, State, and National: Idaho is an indispensable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the mechanisms of American governance. Through its detailed exploration of Idaho's state mechanisms in the wider context of American political operations, the collection invites readers to engage with key debates and discussions in political science. It's an excellent opportunity for readers to broaden their understanding of how local, state, and national governance structures intersect to shape policy and society.
Government and Politics in Idaho
Author: Robert Bartlett Harmon
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Idaho
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Idaho
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Government and Politics in Idaho
Author: Robert Bartlett Harmon
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780792006169
Category : Idaho
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780792006169
Category : Idaho
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
Selected Bibliography on Politics and Government in Idaho
Author: James Benjamin Weatherby
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Idaho
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Idaho
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Idaho State and Local Government
Author: Herbert Sydney Duncombe
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Text, tables, diagrams, and suggested classroom exercises introduce the functions, procedures, and problems of Idaho's State and local government.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Text, tables, diagrams, and suggested classroom exercises introduce the functions, procedures, and problems of Idaho's State and local government.
An Idaho Democrat
Author: Tony Park
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780945648529
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A memoir of life in Idaho politic by a former state attorney general and long-time worker in political activity.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780945648529
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A memoir of life in Idaho politic by a former state attorney general and long-time worker in political activity.
State and Local Government in Idaho and in the Nation
Author: Herbert Sydney Duncombe
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Tuesday Night Massacre
Author: Marc C. Johnson
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 0806169745
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
While political history has plenty to say about the impact of Ronald Reagan’s election to the presidency in 1980, four Senate races that same year have garnered far less attention—despite their similarly profound political effect. Tuesday Night Massacre looks at those races. In examining the defeat in 1980 of Idaho’s Frank Church, South Dakota’s George McGovern, John Culver of Iowa, and Birch Bayh of Indiana, Marc C. Johnson tells the story of the beginnings of the divisive partisanship that has become a constant feature of American politics. The turnover of these seats not only allowed Republicans to gain control of the Senate for the first time since 1954 but also fundamentally altered the conduct of American politics. The incumbents were politicians of national reputation who often worked with members of the other party to accomplish significant legislative objectives—but they were, Johnson suggests, unprepared and ill-equipped to counter nakedly negative emotional appeals to the “politically passive voter.” Such was the campaign of the National Conservative Political Action Committee (NCPAC), the organization founded by several young conservative political activists who targeted these four senators for defeat. Johnson describes how such groups, amassing a great amount of money, could make outrageous and devastating claims about incumbents—“baby killers” who were “soft on communism,” for example—on behalf of a candidate who remained above the fray. Among the key players in this sordid drama are NCPAC chairman Terry Dolan; Washington lobbyist Charles Black, a top GOP advisor to several presidential campaigns and one-time business partner of Paul Manafort; and Roger Stone, self-described “dirty trickster” for Richard Nixon and confidant of Donald Trump. Connecting the dots between the Goldwater era of the 1960s and the ascent of Trump, Tuesday Night Massacre charts the radicalization of the Republican Party and the rise of the independent expenditure campaign, with its divisive, negative techniques, a change that has deeply—and perhaps permanently—warped the culture of bipartisanship that once prevailed in American politics.
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 0806169745
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
While political history has plenty to say about the impact of Ronald Reagan’s election to the presidency in 1980, four Senate races that same year have garnered far less attention—despite their similarly profound political effect. Tuesday Night Massacre looks at those races. In examining the defeat in 1980 of Idaho’s Frank Church, South Dakota’s George McGovern, John Culver of Iowa, and Birch Bayh of Indiana, Marc C. Johnson tells the story of the beginnings of the divisive partisanship that has become a constant feature of American politics. The turnover of these seats not only allowed Republicans to gain control of the Senate for the first time since 1954 but also fundamentally altered the conduct of American politics. The incumbents were politicians of national reputation who often worked with members of the other party to accomplish significant legislative objectives—but they were, Johnson suggests, unprepared and ill-equipped to counter nakedly negative emotional appeals to the “politically passive voter.” Such was the campaign of the National Conservative Political Action Committee (NCPAC), the organization founded by several young conservative political activists who targeted these four senators for defeat. Johnson describes how such groups, amassing a great amount of money, could make outrageous and devastating claims about incumbents—“baby killers” who were “soft on communism,” for example—on behalf of a candidate who remained above the fray. Among the key players in this sordid drama are NCPAC chairman Terry Dolan; Washington lobbyist Charles Black, a top GOP advisor to several presidential campaigns and one-time business partner of Paul Manafort; and Roger Stone, self-described “dirty trickster” for Richard Nixon and confidant of Donald Trump. Connecting the dots between the Goldwater era of the 1960s and the ascent of Trump, Tuesday Night Massacre charts the radicalization of the Republican Party and the rise of the independent expenditure campaign, with its divisive, negative techniques, a change that has deeply—and perhaps permanently—warped the culture of bipartisanship that once prevailed in American politics.