Tag: APSA

• Lookit! Ray LaHood’s Speech on Seeking Bipartisanship at the Bloomberg Government Book Launch Party

  At last night’s book launch party held by Bloomberg Government for Secretary Ray LaHood, a Department of Transportation (DOT) alum fondly recalled Secretary LaHood’s trademark “Lookit!” Indeed, Americans–Republicans and Democrats alike–will do well to look at his new book, Seeking Bipartisanship, which Secretary LaHood coauthored with Dr. Frank H. Mackaman who heads The Dirksen Congressional…

  Cambria Press

  November 5, 2015

  American history, American Politics, Cambria Press

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• Secretary Ray LaHood and IOP Director David Axelrod discuss bipartisanship at the University of Chicago

  Launching his new book, Seeking Bipartisanship (coauthored with Dr. Frank Mackaman who heads The Dirksen Congressional Center), Secretary Ray LaHood will be speaking at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics on the topic that could not be timelier in American politics–bipartisanship. He will be joined by David Axelrod for this event which will take…

  Cambria Press

  November 2, 2015

  American history, American Politics, Cambria Press

  American government, APSA, Bipartisanship, Cambria author, Cambria book, Cambria Press, Cambria publication, Cambria publisher, Cambria review, Congress, David Axelrod, Democrat, Dirksen, Frank Mackaman, political science, Ray LaHood, Republican, University of Chicago, US politics

• Presidents and Campaign Promises

  Cambria Press Publication: The Quest for Leadership In The Quest for Leadership, Meenekshi Bose, the Peter S. Kalikow Chair in Presidential Studies at Hofstra University and Director of Hofstra’s Peter S. Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, stated that “Presidents are highly constrained in their ability to fulfill their campaign promises—they typically…

  Cambria Press

  October 7, 2015

  Academic Libraries Book Recommendations, American Politics, APSA

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• Cambria Press Publication Excerpt from Seeking Bipartisanship by Ray LaHood with Frank H. Mackaman

  Cambria Press Publication Excerpt from Seeking Bipartisanship by Ray LaHood with Frank H. Mackaman: “Congress does not need to be —indeed should not be— a contest to see who can shout the loudest or who can throw the most accusations at the other party. We should rationally attempt to address, discuss, and solve problems on…

  Cambria Press

  October 1, 2015

  American history, American Politics, Cambria Press, Current Events

  APSA, Bipartisan, Congress, Dirksen Congressional Center, Frank H. Mackaman, government, political science, political scientist, politician, President Barack Obama, public policy, Ray LaHood, Seeking Bipartisanship, US politics

• Constitution Day – Quote from Saving American Elections by Anthony Gierzynski (Cambria PIPPA Series Publication)

  Quote from Cambria Press Publication Following last night’s GOP debate and in celebration of Constitution Day, we share a quote from Anthony Gierzynski’s well-reviewed book, Saving American Elections, that astutely captures this moment in American political history: “Americans love to have choices. In general, they demand—and get—a seemingly endless variety of options, whether groceries, home-improvement supplies, shoes,…

  Cambria Press

  September 17, 2015

  Academic Libraries Book Recommendations, American Politics, Cambria Press, CHOICE Recommendation

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• Cambria Press Author Ivan Sascha Sheehan is the Recipient of the 2015 President’s Faculty Award

  Cambria Press is proud and pleased to congratulate author Ivan Sascha Sheehan, Associate Professor of Public and International Affairs at the University of Baltimore, was honored today for being selected by President Kurt Schmoke to receive the 2015 President’s Faculty Award for outstanding contributions related to teaching, research, and service in support of the university’s mission. The award is the highest…

  Cambria Press

  September 9, 2015

  Academic Libraries Book Recommendations, American Politics, Book Review, CHOICE Recommendation

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• President Barack Obama and Immigration: Yes, he can?

  The Economist has just reported on President Barack Obama’s highly anticipated speech last night, with the article titled “Barack Obama runs a red light.” Did he? And if so, can he? And has this been done before? According to Ryan Barilleaux and Jewerl Maxwell: “Presidents make a variety of substantive decisions and issue executive orders,…

  Cambria Press

  November 21, 2014

  Academic Libraries Book Recommendations, American Politics, Political Science

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• #APSA2014 Question: Which President was a Master at Handling Congress?

  #APSA2014 Question – Answer correctly and you might win a free book! A hint regarding how he did this can be found at the Cambria Press (booth 524) in the APSA book exhibit hall. Drop off your business card with the correct answer for a draw to win a free book! * * * * *…

  Cambria Press

  August 26, 2014

  American Politics, Political Science

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• Cambria Press APSA 2014 Book Highlights

  Check out the #APSA2014 book highlights! Pick up a catalog at the Cambria Press booth 524 at APSA. Stay posted! LIKE Cambria Press on Facebook, followCambria Press on Twitter, and share this news from Cambria Press on Google+! Visit the Cambria Press website

  Cambria Press

  August 19, 2014

  Academic Libraries Book Recommendations, American Politics, Book Review, CHOICE Recommendation, International Studies, Political Science

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• Happy Presidents’ Day! See Essential Books (and their Outstanding Reviews) for Presidential Studies!

  Happy Presidents’ Day! Cambria Press is providing a 40% discount on all hardcover political science titles. Visit the Cambria Press website to browse the books and read the excellent reviews. Some essential books for presidential studies include: CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Jimmy Carter and the Water Wars Tough Times for the President by Ryan J. Barilleaux and Jewerl…

  Cambria Press

  February 17, 2014

  Academic Libraries Book Recommendations, American Politics, CHOICE Recommendation, Political Science, Promotion

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