In neo-liberal political & economic climate, it is suggested that a state stands in opposition to an autonomous civil society. This book offers insights into the dynamics of state & civil society relations, against trends of undermining the importance of the welfare state, & presents autonomous civic participation as the only way forward. ...

Offering a comparative study of State & Education in Germany & Engl&, this book aims to trace & examine the background to Michael Sadler's insights, & listen to what Sadler himself had to say over a period stretching from 1900 to 1939
- a period that twice saw the breakdown of relationships between Germany & Engl&.
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Concerns have been raised about the public sector's capacity to meet the rising cost of providing its retirees with promised pension & other post-employment benefits, such as retiree health care. State & local retiree benefits are not subject, for the most part, to federal laws governing private sector retiree benefits. ...

Looks at state & local government. While acknowledging the legitimate concerns voiced by critics, this title espouses that government can be a force for good in society. Through coverage of various events, it fosters student interest & involvement in state & local politics, policy, & public service. ...

Offers simulations of the state & local government sector's long-term fiscal outlook, an analysis of the underlying causes of potential fiscal difficulties for the sector, & a discussion of the extent to which the long-term simulations are sensitive to alternative assumptions. ...

Public pension funds have gained prominence over the years. This book examines public pension funds from both the technical & policy perspectives. It provides a comprehensive discussion of fund management, detailing important technical materials needed to help readers understand the subject. ...

Shows students how politics & government differ between states & communities, & points out the causes & effects of those variations. This text also focuses on what social scientists know about the effects of rules & institutions on politics & policy. ...

Satire on the movie-making business from writer & director David Mamet. The cast & crew of ' The Old Mill' are forced to move location from New Hampshire to a small town in Vermont due to the excessive demands by the locals. But they discover that a crucial location, the local mill, burnt down 40 years ago in 1960. The scriptwriter (Phillip Seymour Hoffman) is more interested in one of the local girls rather than do a last minute rewrite; the lead actress (Sarah Jessica Parker) is moaning about her nude scenes; & the lead actor (Alec Baldwin) is more interested in a local teenage fan than he is in the film. What could possibly go wrong? ...

The State & Revolution describes the role that the state plays in society along with the necessity of proletarian revolution. It is regarded as one of Lenin's most important works & much of it forms the basis for today's Marxist thought. This book

Includes:: an essay that offers a skeptical critique of the author's arguments & assertions.

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