political aspects

Professional football player Michael Bennett discusses his views on issues of racism and police violence, Black athletes and their relationship to powerful institutions like the NCAA and the NFL, the role of protest in history, and the responsibilities of athletes as role models to speak out against injustice.

Explores the troubles of journalists, including the abuse of free media and more.

"Give readers an engaging look at the media and government, perfect for study ahead of the next presidential election. Historical background and modern examples of how the media and government interact will help readers engage with this timely topic"--Provided by the publisher.

Studies how the Nazis used the swastika in a modern propaganda program that preceded contemporary brand identity, and that couldn't be matched by the U.S. government. Draws on numerous examples of U.S. and Nazi military heraldry to compare graphic and textile design, and show how they impacted social and cultural design movements like modernism. Also examines how fledgling corporate culture and war production turned national brands like IBM, Coca-Cola, and Disney into multinational corporations.

Traces the history and evolution of television and how it has shaped society and politics, and illustrates how Donald Trump capitalized on the medium to rise to fame and become president. Argues that politics and pop culture are now interchangeable, and discusses what that means for America.

Presents a collection of thirteen controversial essays that debate the events surrounding the Watergate scandal that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon, and discusses the efforts to impeach him, Ford's decision to pardon him, and the legacy of Watergate.

"[A young reader's adaptation that] chronicles . . . the rollbacks to African American participation in the vote since the 2013 Supreme Court decision that eviscerated the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Known as the Shelby ruling, this decision effectively allowed districts with a demonstrated history of racial discrimination to change voting requirements without approval from the Department of Justice. Focusing on the aftermath of Shelby, Anderson follows the astonishing story of government-dictated racial discrimination unfolding before our very eyes as more and more states adopt voter suppression laws [and] . . . explains how voter suppression works, from photo ID requirements to gerrymandering to poll closures. And with vivid characters, she explores the resistance: the organizing, activism, and court battles to restore the basic right to vote to all Americans as the nation gears up for the 2020 presidential election season"--Provided by publisher.

What does it mean to be a citizen in the 21st century? Globalization, the dominance of corporations, the influence of technology, massive immigration, and geopolitical shifts have changed our world considerably in just a few decades. How have these changes affected the responsibilities placed on us as citizens and also on governments and leaders around the world? Tackling a number of fascinating issues pertaining to our future, the viewpoints in this resource examine our place in the world today and predict the ways in which citizenship will continue to evolve.

"In February of 2013, Richard Stengel, the former editor-in-chief of Time, joined the Obama administration as Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. Within days, two shocking events made world-wide headlines: ISIS executed American journalist James Foley on a graphic video seen by tens of millions, and Vladimir Putin's "little green men"-Russian special forces-invaded Crimea, amid a blizzard of Russian denials and false flags"--Jacket flap.

Asks what attitude and what policies democracies should have concerning individuals who give money away for public purposes; and argues that the aims of mass giving should be the decentralization of power in the production of public goods, such as the arts, education, and science. Philanthropy, when properly structured, can play a crucial role in supporting a strong liberal democracy. Just Giving investigates the ethical and political dimensions of philanthropy and considers how giving might better support democratic values and promote justice.