July Tue, 2007
Waste Is A Terrible Thing To Mind: Risk, Radiation and Distrust of Government
“This book is the story of how one agency, instead of imposing a top-down solution, tried to design an approach that would confront public fears by seeking a community that would volunteer to host the needed disposal facility.” Written by Eagleton associate director John Weingart.
July Mon, 2006
A New Engagement: Political Participation, Civic Life, and the Changing American Citizen
“This book challenges the conventional wisdom that today's youth is plagued by a severe case of political apathy. It discusses the changing nature of citizen engagement in American society.” Written by the Eagleton former faculty member and Center for Public Interest Polling senior advisor Cliff Zukin.
July Mon, 2006
Where Women Run: Gender and Party in the American States
“Why are certain states more likely to have female candidates and legislators? Would strengthening political parties alter the situation? These questions are considered in Where Women Run.” Written by Kira Sanbonmatsu, senior scholar at the Center for American Women and Politics.
July Sat, 2004
Heavy Lifting: The Job of the American Legislature
“What makes for a "good" legislature? In Heavy Lifting, Alan Rosenthal traveled to five states, interviewing and shadowing legislators to find out the answer.” Written by former Eagleton director Alan Rosenthal.