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1	Government by the People more books like this by David B Magleby add to wishlist For courses in American government Grounded in the most authoritative scholarship available in the introductory course, Government by the People is a complete introduction to American Government and the discipline of Political Science. It is built around a simple goal-- to make students effective participants in our political culture by making ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $27.95! \| first editions \| SVS
2	State and Local Politics: Government by the People more books like this by David B Magleby, Mr. Paul C Light add to wishlist For Introduction to State and Local Politics courses. 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 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $27.08! \| SVS
3	The Tides of Reform: Making Government Work, 1945-1995 more books like this by Mr. Paul C Light add to wishlist Since 1945, the Congresses and Presidents of the United States have made many efforts to improve the performance of the federal government. This text examines the most important reform statutes passed and concludes that the problem is not too little reform but too much. see all copies from $3.94! new only from $17.99! \| first editions \| SVS
4	A Government Ill Executed: The Decline of the Federal Service and How to Reverse It more books like this by Mr. Paul C Light, Paul A Volcker (Foreword by) add to wishlist Hear commentary by Paul Light on why young, talented workers are steering clear of jobs in the federal government (from National Public Radio). The federal government is having increasing difficulty faithfully executing the laws, which is what Alexander Hamilton called 'the true test' of a good government. This book diagnoses the symptoms, ... see all copies from $8.70! new only from $8.70! \| SVS
5	Government by the People, National, State, Local more books like this by David B Magleby, David M O'Brien, Mr. Paul C Light add to wishlist For courses in American Government. Grounded in the most authoritative scholarship available for the introductory course, Government by the People is a complete introduction to American Government and the discipline of political science. It is built around a simple goal-- to make students effective participants in our political culture by making ... see all copies from $16.91! new only from $99.00!
6	Government by the People: National, State, and Local more books like this by David B Magleby, David M O'Brien, Mr. Paul C Light add to wishlist Building on decades of authoritative scholarship, this completely updated text continues to offer accessible, carefully crafted, and straightforward coverage of the foundations of American politics, as well consistent focus on the achievements of a government by the people In an increasingly cynical world, GBTP emphasizes that politics matters and ... see all copies from $72.00! new only from $142.87! \| SVS
7	Government by the People: National, State, and Local Version more books like this by David B Magleby, David M O'Brien, Mr. Paul C Light add to wishlist The most authoritative text for American Government, Government By the People is always one step ahead. Building on a long tradition of clear and accessible writing, sound scholarship, and currency, it has become the most reliable, responsive, and respected text for today's American government course. Its distinguished author team addresses your ... see all copies from $26.75! new only from $203.78!
8	Government by the People, Alternate Edition, 2009 Edition more books like this by David B Magleby, David M O'Brien, Mr. Paul C Light add to wishlist Building on decades of authoritative scholarship, this completely updated text continues to offer accessible, carefully crafted, and straightforward coverage of the foundations of American politics, as well consistent focus on the achievements of a government by the people In an increasingly cynical world, GBTP emphasizes that politics matters and ... see all copies from $70.39! new only from $108.75! \| SVS
9	Thickening Government more books like this by Mr. Paul C Light add to wishlist Light presents a revealing look at how thick government bureaucracy really is, how and why thickening occurs, what difference it might make, and what can be done to both reverse the process and keep the thickening from growing back. He shows how the management layers between the top and bottom of government-between air traffic controllers and the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.07! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Sustaining Nonprofit Performance: The Case for Capacity Building and the Evidence to Support It more books like this by Mr. Paul C Light add to wishlist America's nonprofit organizations are facing an uncertain future. Many are operating with leaner budgets and face a wave of budget cuts as the federal deficit grows. At the same time, public confidence in nonprofits is at a contemporary low. Congress seems poised to enact new and stringent rules for nonprofit spending. Many state attorneys general ... see all copies from $5.23! new only from $14.95! \| SVS
11 view cover	Forging Legislation more books like this by Mr. Paul C Light add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.80! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Baby Boomers more books like this by Mr. Paul C Light add to wishlist The baby boom generation has been the most analyzed, overgeneralized, stereotyped, and caricatured generation--and the least understood. This book goes beyond the usual perceptions to address the generation's real concerns, political, economic, and social. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.34! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Monitoring Government: Inspectors General and the Search for Accountability more books like this by Mr. Paul C Light add to wishlist The author of this book traces the evolution of OIGs, examining the history and philosophy of governance underpinning the 1978 IG Act, which created the federal Offices of Inspector General. He also reviews the growing focus on investigations and addresses the organization and institutionalization of OIGs. see all copies from $2.93! new only from $19.40! \| SVS
14 view cover	Making Nonprofits Work: A Report on the Tides of Nonprofit Management Reform more books like this by Mr. Paul C Light add to wishlist An examination of the current trends of management reform in the non-profit sector. The author examines four popular philosophies - scientific management, liberation management, war on waste and "watchful eye" - offering examples from a portfolio of recent experience. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.93! \| SVS
15 view cover	Pathways to Nonprofit Excellence more books like this by Mr. Paul C Light add to wishlist This volume focuses on a survey of contemporary thinking about creating effective non-profit organizations. Based on interviews with 250 leading thinkers from the worlds of philanthropy, scholarship and consulting, as well as 250 executive directors of some of the nation's most effective non-profits, the book argues that there is no one best way ... see all copies from $7.63! new only from $11.48! \| SVS
16 view cover	The New Public Service more books like this by Mr. Paul C Light add to wishlist This text examines two decades of change in the career patterns and motivations of America's top public servants. Drawing upon interviews with 1000 graduates of the nation's top 20 public policy and administration graduate schools, the author documents the end of the "jobs-for-life" era in the public service sector. The book addresses four ... see all copies from $2.79! new only from $14.00! \| SVS
17 view cover	The Search for Social Entrepreneurship more books like this by Mr. Paul C Light add to wishlist Research on social entrepreneurship is finally catching up to its rapidly growing potential. In "The Search for Social Entrepreneurship", Paul Light explores this surge of interest to establish the state of knowledge on this growing phenomenon and suggest directions for future research. Light begins by outlining the debate on how to define social ... see all copies from $26.34! new only from $26.34! \| SVS
18 view cover	The President's Agenda: Domestic Policy Choice from Kennedy to Clinton more books like this by Mr. Paul C Light add to wishlist In this third edition of THE PRESIDENT'S AGENDA, Paul Light brings his acclaimed study up to date by weighing the successes and failures of the Bush and Clinton presidencies in setting a legislative agenda of domestic issues for Congress. The most noticeable development, according to Light, is the shrinking of the agenda and the absence of fresh ... see all copies from $10.00! new only from $21.91! \| SVS
19 view cover	Government by the People, California Edition more books like this by David B Magleby, David M O'Brien, Mr. Paul C Light add to wishlist This is the eBook version of the printed book. This is the eBook version of the printed book. This is the eBook version of the printed book. This is the eBook version of the printed book. This is the eBook version of the printed book. This is the eBook version of the printed book. This is the eBook version of the printed book. This is the ... see all copies from $38.50! new only from $136.56!
20 view cover	Government by the People Texas Version more books like this by David B Magleby, David M O'Brien, Mr. Paul C Light add to wishlist The most authoritative text for American Government, Government By the People is always one step ahead. Building on a long tradition of clear and accessible writing, sound scholarship, and currency, it has become the most reliable, responsive, and respected text for today's American government course. Its distinguished author team addresses your ... see all copies from $4.39! new only from $142.89!
21 view cover	Children of Social Worlds: Development in a Social Context more books like this by Martin Richards (Editor), Mr. Paul C Light (Editor) add to wishlist Researchers in child development often study children in isolation--apart from the environmental influences that shape, nurture, or harm them. In 'Children of Social Worlds', leading social scientists show how much is lost by this approach. Their underlying assumption is that children's psychological development can be understood only in the ... see all copies from $4.49!
22 view cover	Government by the People Practice Tests: Basic Version more books like this by David B Magleby, David M O'Brien, Mr. Paul C Light add to wishlist Includes chapter outlines, study notes, a glossary, and practice tests designed to reinforce information in the text and help students develop a greater understanding of American government and politics. see all copies from $1.99!
23	Study Guide for Government by the People, Brief Edition by David B Magleby, David M O'Brien, Mr. Paul C Light add to wishlist see all copies from $28.95! new only from $28.95! \| SVS
24	Government by the People, 2009 Edition, Books a la Carte Plus Mypoliscilab more books like this by David B Magleby, Mr. Paul C Light add to wishlist For today's busy student, we've created a new line of highly portable books at affordable prices. Each title in the Books a la Carte Plus program features the exact same content from our traditional textbook in a convenient notebook-ready, loose-leaf version - allowing students to take only what they need to class. As an added bonus, each Books a ... see all copies from $89.33! new only from $89.33!
25	Government by the People, Brief Edition, Books a la Carte Plus Mypoliscilab more books like this by David B Magleby, Mr. Paul C Light add to wishlist For today's busy student, we've created a new line of highly portable books at affordable prices. Each title in the Books a la Carte Plus program features the exact same content from our traditional textbook in a convenient notebook-ready, loose-leaf version - allowing students to take only what they need to class. As an added bonus, each Books a ... see all copies from $136.15! new only from $149.10!

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