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Leadership

Leadership more books like this

by James MacGregor Burns

One of America's leading historians on the role of leadership in American history.

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State and Local Politics: Government by the People

State and Local Politics: Government by the People more books like this

by David B Magleby, David M O'Brien, Mr. Paul C Light

This is the most authoritative text for state and local politics. "State and Local Politics: Government by the People "continually sets the standards for other state and local politics texts by anticipating instructors' and students' needs. Known for its esteemed author team who treat each new edition as a fresh challenge, "State and Local ...

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Government by the people

Government by the people more books like this

by James MacGregor Burns

Acclaimed for its superb writing style and comprehensive and balanced treatment of the American political system, this classic book has been thoroughly revised and updated to address the diverse and changing nature of American politics. Covers fundamental principles processes, and institutions that pertain to American government and politics at ...

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Roosevelt: The Soldier of Freedom more books like this

by James MacGregor Burns

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Ethics, the Heart of Leadership

Ethics, the Heart of Leadership more books like this

by Joanne B Ciulla (Editor), James MacGregor Burns (Foreword by)

Explores the facets of the moral relationship between leaders and followers with particular focus on the business environment.

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Government by the People, Brief Edition, 2001-2002 Edition

Government by the People, Brief Edition, 2001-2002 Edition more books like this

by David O'Brien, James MacGregor Burns, J W Peltason

KEY BENFIT: " This comprehensive, classic book takes readers from on-lookers to participants. "Government by the People" lets them see democracy as the participatory government that it is. Covers 2000 Presidential Election, constitutional democracy, political culture and ideology, campaigns and elections, the Presidency, the judiciary, and much ...

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Roosevelt: The Lion & the Fox more books like this

by James MacGregor Burns

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The Three Roosevelts: Patrician Leaders Who Transformed America

The Three Roosevelts: Patrician Leaders Who Transformed America more books like this

by James MacGregor Burns, Ms. Susan Dunn

This triple biography traces a common thread of progressivism that began with Theodore Roosevelt and was realized, in the next generation, in Franklin and Eleanor. Burns and Dunn show how, from a background of wealth and privilege, these three very public figures became--each in their own way--advocates of reform and championed the common people.

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Transforming Leadership: A New Pursuit of Happiness

Transforming Leadership: A New Pursuit of Happiness more books like this

by James MacGregor Burns

In "Transforming Leadership," Burns illuminates the evolution of leadership structures, from the chieftains of tribal African societies, through Europe's absolute monarchies, to the blossoming of the Enlightenment's ideals of liberty and happiness during the American Revolution.

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Running Alone: Presidential Leadership--JFK to Bush II: Why It Has Failed and How We Can Fix It

Running Alone: Presidential Leadership--JFK to Bush II: Why It Has Failed and How We Can Fix It more books like this

by James MacGregor Burns

Revered political scientist and commentator Burns sets the imperial presidency of George W. Bush in the context of half a century of presidential politics. Burns charts the decline of genuine leadership in the Oval Office and offers a stirring vision of what the presidency can and should be.

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George Washington

George Washington more books like this

by Ms. Susan Dunn, James MacGregor Burns, Arthur Meier Schlesinger, Jr. (Editor)

A premier leadership scholar and an 18th century expert define the special contributions of the first president--revolutionary hero, founding president, and first citizen of the young republic.

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Government by the People, National, State, and Local Version, 2001-2002 Edition

Government by the People, National, State, and Local Version, 2001-2002 Edition more books like this

by James MacGregor Burns, Thomas E Cronin

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Government by the People: National, State, and Local Version more books like this

by James MacGregor Burns

Acclaimed for its superb writing style and comprehensive and balanced treatment of the American political system, this classic book has been thoroughly revised and updated to address the diverse and changing nature of American politics. Covers fundamental principles processes, and institutions that pertain to American government and politics at ...

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Transforming Leadership: The Pursuit of Happiness more books like this

by James MacGregor Burns

In 1978, Burns's" Leadership" examined how leaders shape the course of history by transforming followers into creative leaders. Now he focuses on the ways that leaders emerge from being ordinary "transactional" brokers to become true agents of principled social change.

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Government by the People: National, State & Local more books like this

by Raymond L Lee, Dorothy A Palmer, James MacGregor Burns

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The Ferocious Engine of Democracy: A History of the American Presidency more books like this

by Michael P Riccards, James MacGregor Burns (Foreword by)

A study of the American presidency from its creation in 1787 to McKinley's term. Riccards sees the presidency as a mirror of Americans' hopes and anxieties and as an institution that has driven American expansion and empire.

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Dead Center: Clinton-Gore Leadership and the Perils of Moderation more books like this

by James MacGregor Burns, Hermes, Georgia J Sorenson

A historian and a political scientist criticize President Clinton for following a safe, centrist approach to government.

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The vineyard of liberty more books like this

by James MacGregor Burns

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A People's Charter: The Pursuit of Rights in America more books like this

by James MacGregor Burns, Stewart Burns

On the 200th anniversary of the passage of the Bill of Rights, The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian James MacGregor Burns and his co-author Stewart Burns bring us a new interpretation of both the meaning and history of Rights--civil, human, political, social--in America, and of the long dramatic struggle for their realization.

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Government by the People, Brief, Election Update more books like this

by James MacGregor Burns, Jack Peltason, Tom Cronin

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Running Alone: Presidential Leadership from JFK to Bush II: Why It Has Failed and How We Can Fix It more books like this

by James MacGregor Burns

Revered political scientist and commentator Burns sets the imperial presidency of George W. Bush in the context of half a century of presidential politics. Burns charts the decline of genuine leadership in the Oval Office and offers a stirring vision of what the presidency can and should be.

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Government by the People: Basic Version more books like this

by James MacGregor Burns, Thomas Cronin

Acclaimed for its superb writing style and comprehensive and balanced treatment of the American political system, this classic book has been thoroughly revised and updated to address the diverse and changing nature of American politics. Covers fundamental principles processes, and institutions that pertain to American government and politics at ...

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The Ferocious Engine of Democracy, Updated: From Theodore Roosevelt Through George W. Bush more books like this

by Michael P Riccards, James MacGregor Burns (Foreword by)

Now at last in a trade paperback edition, this eloquent and penetrating two volume narrative is the definitive work on the history of the United States presidential office and those who have held it. Volume Two takes readers to the White House during the time of Theodore Roosevelt and travels through each administration through that of George Bush.

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Edward Kennedy and the Camelot Legacy more books like this

by James MacGregor Burns

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Roosevelt, the Soldier of Freedom: 1940-1945 more books like this

by James MacGregor Burns

This award-winning companion volume to Roosevelt: The Lion and the Fox concludes the first and most acclaimed complete biography of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Undoubtedly the most comprehensive study of one of America's most acclaimed presidents, this classic biography is unparalleled in its depth, accuracy, and accomplishment.

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