political culture

Describes the role that early television programming played in post-war American politics.

Analyzes the 1954 Army-McCarthy hearings and Joseph McCarthy's campaign of fear that was covered by the news media for thirty-six days, describing television's impact on government and how television helped to transform American politics.

Examines the progressive political climate in the United States during the 1960s, discusses the numerous government initiatives that were established, and explains why a time of such great change ended so quickly.

Examines the four strategies used by Fidel Castro's regime to transform Cuban culture, identifying the principle targets of each strategy and its ultimate impact on Cuban culture.

Presents a commentary and critique of the actions of the U.S. government since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, arguing that the Bush administration has used the tragedy as a springboard for pushing through its domestic and foreign policies while questioning the patriotism of any and all opponents.

Argues that colonial society in America from 1688 to 1776 created a political culture that was strongly influenced by Great Britain's monarchs until the Revolutionary War led to a break with the king.

Traces the crisis period leading up to America's entry into World War II, describing the nation's polarized interventionist and isolationist factions as represented by the government, in the press, and on the streets.

A history of how Communism took over Eastern Europe after World War II and transformed the individuals who came under its sway.

Presents a detailed analysis of the 1828 presidential campaign between southwestern frontiersman Andrew Jackson and New England aristocrat John Quincy Adams that officially established a pattern in which two nationally organized political parties would vie for power against one another.

Examines the American political structure and the home front during World War I, describing the government's attempts to instill duty and obligation into the people, the formation of the Selective Service, and the large number of conscientious objectors and antiwar radicals.