J. Richard Piper is professor of political science and history and director of the honors program at the University of Tampa. He has published articles in Presidential Studies Quarterly, Legislative Studies Quarterly, American Political Quarterly, and Parliamentary Affairs.
This is an impressive piece of scholarship and teaching. It will be of use to both students and teachers. His essential argument is so right: ideas do count. -- Samuel H. Beer, Harvard University A valuable, timely contribution to the study of American intellectual history. CHOICE This interesting and informative book is a treasure trove for those interested in governance. It is readable, appropriate for general audiences interested in American politics, college students, and professionals interested in political science, history, and public affairs. ... Piper provides a welcome addition to the new institutionalism research. Perspectives on Political Science This book examines the malleable ideas about government that have competed with one another in American public life over the past sixty years... What are the governmental implications of conservatism and liberalism? What have been the institutional prescriptions of each ideology? What impact have their prescriptions had? Those are the questions addressed in this book. Piper's is an informed, useful, and systematic analysis... -- M.J. Heale, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK Journal of American History, Vol.85 A sophisticated work...ambitious...thoroughly researched...a good example of the renaissance of political history that traces changes in liberal and conservative ideologies, policies, and governmental institutions...packed with factual narrative and thought-provoking insights...a tremendous amount of research in secondary and published primary sources that the author has done for this work. -- Patrick D. Reagan, Tennessee Technological University H-Net: Humanities and Social Science Reviews Online Piper has produced a stimulating piece of scholarship on an arresting topic... The interaction among ideologies, parties, and governing institutions is one of the most complex, elusive, and yet fascinating areas of American political science. This rich, well-written, scholarly book reflects that elusivenss and complexity, and it also makes a comprehensive and intellectually engaging effort to unravel it. ... Piper should be commended for having the intellectual ambition to tackle a difficult but essential subject. American Political Science Review This book examines the malleable ideas about government that have competed with one another in American public life over the past sixty years... What are the governmental implications of conservatism and liberalism? What have been the institutional prescriptions of each ideology? What impact have their prescriptions had? Those are the questions addressed in this book. Piper's is an informed, useful, and systematic analysis. -- M.J. Heale, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK Journal of American History, Vol.85 The author provides a comprehensive examination of the impact of ideological prescription on 20th-century American politics. The volume aslo integrates extensive history, political science, and sociology literature in the examination of the main theme of ideologies and institutions. International Institute Of Administrative Sciences
 |
Ask a Question About this Product More... |
|
