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The article lists the new books received by the "The Review of Politics" magazine which includes "Wartime Price Control," by George P. Adams Jr., "The American Ballot," by Spencer D. Albright, and "Soil Exhaustion and the Civil War," by William Chandler Bagley Jr.

The article discusses the influence of U.S. Senator Joseph R. McCarthy in the countries political system and the prevailing McCarthyism ideology during his time. It provides a definition of the term McCarthyism as well as its emergence after the Cold War and how McCarthy had come to power in the country's politics. It highlights the relationship of conventional politics to McCarthyism regarding the reaction by the Senate to the McCarran Internal Security Act and to the Communist Control Act.

The article intents to partially correct a revolutionary interpretation of politics in the ante-bellum Southern States by writer Charles G. Sydnor by attempting to identify and explain the major themes of the politics of county government in ante-bellum Kentucky. It analyzes the political system of the state to resolve this historiographical deficiency.

The article focuses on the adoption of changes in the mass media. It cites on the assistance of the new attitudes of authors in the promotion of changes in the mass media. It also emphasizes that the dominance of actual democracy leads innovations in several publications. Further, it offers information on the effect of the participation of the government for the realization of innovation.

The article offers a discussion about the Progressive Party established in 1916. It is stated that many issues arose when the party was dissolved into component parts. It also made the followers of Theodore Roosevelt to seek refuge into major political parties. In line with this, the article discusses the implications of the party's dissolution.

The article discusses the impact of the formation of the Irish Home Rule movement in influencing subsequent Irish and British history. It explores the role of Isaac Butt in reviving the interest in nationalism among the Irish masses. It also examines the objectives of Butt in organizing the federalist agitation. Moreover, the conservative political idealism that distinguished Butt's Irish Federalism from the radical democratic and agrarian program of Charles Stewart Parnell is presented.

The article provides information on the philosophy of American statesman John Marshall concerning constitutional republicanism. It has been noted by the author that Marshall believed that a written constitution for a nation should confine itself to the establishment of liberal and general principles for the governance of society.

The article discusses the role and history of the Irish-American Nationalism in the U.S. It reveals that Irish were exploite and dictated less fortunate, which is not accepted by the majority of the Protestant. Irelands's economic exploitation was difficult to accomplish for its caustic remark to be accepted in the U.S. because of the forms of civil and religious liberty. Moreover, the Irish-American nationalism was considered as part of the immigrant's patriotism marked by the extreme violence.

The article lists the books that the publication has received which includes "Treaty Ports," by Hallett Abend, "The Problem of Inter-American Organization," by M. Marget Ball, and "A Price for Peace," by Antonin Basch.

The article discusses the resurgence of corporatism in the Iberic-Latin region. It mentions the approaches and definitions of corporatism in the Iberic-Latin context based on the ideology applied by several countries in Europe and North America in the 1930's and 1940's. It also provides a historical background of the political-cultural origins of the Iberic-Latin tradition of corporatism in the Roman period. Furthermore, it explores the evolving national system in Portugal, Brazil, and Peru.

The article discusses the new form of corporatism applied by Latin American leaders to bring about economic development in their countries and emulate the social and economic models of the U.S. It explores how progress-oriented Latin Americans have looked upon classical liberalism and the bourgeois, individualistic, profit ethic to succeed in developing a mania for economic progress.

The article discusses the various uses of the concept of corporatism that are used as basis in creating an operational definition, in discussing the utility of distinguishing subtypes of corporatist development and practice, and in setting forth some general hypotheses explaining the probable context of its emergence and persistence. It explores the concept of corporatism as a system of interest in linking the organized interests of civil society with decisional structures of the state.

The article discusses the concept of authoritarianism that has been applied in the Peruvian regime, headed by General Juan Velasco Alvarado, to stimulate and manage the process of development and modernization. It explores the different concepts of authoritarianism employed by Latin Americanists in describing the association of authoritarianism with the theory and practice of corporatism. It also mentions the corporatist organizational principles which relate corporatism to pluralism.

A major problem encountered by the builders of many of the new states in Africa has been that of defining a satisfactory position for the traditional tribal authorities in a more integrated and democratic political system. In Botswana a solution has been sought not only at the level of local government, where much of the Chiefs' power has been transferred to elected district councils, but also at the national level, where a House of Chiefs has been created to advise Government and Parliament. This body merits examination as a constructive effort to synthesise indigenous and imported institutions, and to accommodate the interests and demands of the hereditary rulers and their more conservative subjects, who remain deeply rooted in the tribal structure, in a manner which is acceptable to the new élite and their supporters, who are eager to modernise quickly. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The subject-matter of African politics has always presented a special challenge and a special problem to political scientists, namely to develop a theory which would make sense of a vast, inchoate, and unfamiliar body of material. This problem has become particularly acute in the last year or two. The rapid deterioration of African political parties, a series of military coups, recurrent crises of national unity, and heightened tendencies towards anomic and violent behaviour have not only cast doubt on previous assumptions as to the nature of African political life but have also led to a heightened mood of theoretical uncertainty among political scientists. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article examines the theory of statecraft, the third kind of political thought consisting of mirrors for princes and political testaments. It argues the view that the theory of statecraft deserves more attention than it has received because it remains relatively unexplored. According to the author, the theory is noteworthy in characteristic because of its geographical and cultural extent. Discussion on the characteristics and the significance of the theory is provided.

The article attempts to determine a genuine issue behind the mistakes that resulted war. It analyzes various mistakes to find out that genuine issue. The first mistake is the notion that the war is a conflict between two monolithic units. The second mistake builds on the notion that all of those presently engaged in political theory do not in fact theorize about politics but deal instead with other men's theories on politics.

The article attempts to analyze the radicals of Catholicism in Latin America. In the 1950's liberalizing influences from European Catholicism introduced an alternative approach to the traditional conservatism of church-influenced social and political thought in this region. Later, when Catholic-influenced reform movements failed to accomplish social and economic changes, some Catholic leaders started to look for more radical solutions.

The article outlines a political science that is founded on principles different from those underlying the discipline at present in the U.S. politics. It notes that contemporary American political science is Newtonian and interactionist in orientation in a world in which scientific thought has become field oriented and transactionist.

The article attempts to examine the fragile nature of political authority in tropical Africa and to draw attention to two recent books, "African Perspectives," by C. Allen and R. W. Johnson, and "The State of the Nations," by M. F. Lofchie, that look in some depth at postindependence phenomena. It concludes that the achievement of the region's independence temporarily assured the rise of nationalist sentiment.

The article offers a discussion on the chroniclers of violence in Northern Ireland. The article outlines the evolvement of violence and wars in the said region beginning from revolutionary years up to the contemporary era as accounted by such writers. It is also supplemented with information about Northern Ireland's political and sociological status during the first wave years as seen in the country's narratives and reports.

The article attempts to analyze one particular aspect of the Marxian analysis of the liberal democratic state and to explain the main reasons why Karl Marx and Frederick Engels adopted a positive attitude toward this form of government. It defines the term petty bourgeoisie and democracy, and locates democracy's place on the historical continuum. Finally, it surveys the interpretations of the Marxist conception of the role of the petty bourgeoisie.

The article attempts to analyze some of the writings of French author Madame de Staël. These include the essay "Réflexions sur la Paix Intérieure," the book "Des Circonstances Actuelles qui Puevent Terminer la Révolution et des Principes qui Doivent Fonder la République en France," and the treatise "De l'Influence des Passions sur le Bonheur des Individus et des Nations." All of these works, which related to politics and happiness, focused on social control.

The article discusses the attempt of Spanish liberals to resolve the problem of how to give for mass participation in the life of the nation without threatening the final moral, aesthetic, cultural and political authority of a directing élite. It notes that most Spanish rightists believed that success in safeguarding the established social order against mounting revolutionary pressures depended upon providing to the masses some participation.

The article presents an analysis regarding the theoretical and historical context of the American crisis in political obligation as well as the identification of the problem in seventeenth-century England. It determines the probable role of Roman law in rationalizing the spiritual and secular communities and the poor understanding of the political community in Hobbes, Locke that resulted in contrast with the notion in medieval constitutionalism.

The article focuses on the role of parties in the American system and the implications of their specific structures on political life as well as an element crucial to the continuing existence of the parties, the contest for the Presidency. It highlights the various studies by political scientist regarding how these parties are organized, what regularized relationships obtained within them, and what elements contributed to their functioning and continuing existence.

The article provides an overview of the political development in Great Britain. In 1834, Conservative leader Sir Robert Peel accepted the measure as the definitive solution of electoral reform which describes by Benjamin Disraeli, British Conservative government, as an attempt to construct a party without principles. In 1837, the time that young Victoria had acceded to the throne, the Liberal-Whig control had already lost its sense which post-Reform Law was reserved.

The article provides an overview of the theory of multinationality of Lord Acton. It states that the theory gains both from Aristotle and Christian thinkers of the Middle Ages and early modern period, in which Acton embraced a patently individualistic position believing that only individual man possesses moral and political rights. Moreover, it noted that the theory emerges from Acton's view of society. Further, development of the theory is also mentioned.

The article provides an overview of the realities of national politics during the Gilded Age from 1870-1890 in the U.S. It states that during the Gilded Age, the final political fact was the presence of an undercurrent of reform of legislation which did not reflect fundamental dissatisfaction with American society. In 1870-1872, some Republicans had pointed out that the liberal and idealistic tasks of the party were completed.

The article focuses on the meanings of socialism which given to the concept in Indian writings in India. Subhas Chandra Bose, leader of Indian independent movement, believes that justice, equality, freedom, discipline, and love were the essence of socialism. M.K. Gandhi, political leader, adds that equality is the essence of socialism. Herbert Morrison, political leader, the essentials of socialism are all the great industries and the land should be publicly owned.

The article examines the political thought of Leo Strauss. It explores the impact of political thought of Strauss which commands the respect and admiration of his critics. It also introduces two philosophical doctrines of Strauss such as positivism and historicism. Further, it reveals the role of truth as an expression of eternity which validates the historicity of man's existence in the world.

The article focuses on the contribution of Pareto and Mosca's conception in understanding modern sociology. It explores the assistance of the choice of illustrative material from political and contemporary political scene accounts for understanding the role of elite models in society. Further, it emphasizes that the introduction of the conception of elites leads to the period of reorientation of European thought and a crisis of bourgeois liberalism.

The article focuses on political theorist and philosopher Edmund Burke. It cites Burke's parliamentary career and as reformist against the older mercantilist economic theory. It explores his work "Reflections on the Revolution in France," which focuses on final political things. Also, the author views on the political principle of Burke.

The article presents an analysis of the book "The Memoirs of Cordell Hull," by American politician Cordell Hull. According to the author, the Hull speaks only warmest terms towards the president's foreign policy. Moreover, the author adds that Hull treats several notable people including Henry Wallace, Harold Ickes, and Henry Morgenthau Jr. as more charitably than he presumably did in his contemporary remarks.

The article presents the author's view on the condition of Supreme Court and the Congress in the U.S. during the military regime. It mentions the situation of the country's constitutional system and cites how it was considered as unstable despite its creative approach on the arrangements for the constitution.

The article presents the author's view on the intervention of church in political activities. The author discusses how church considered by politics as theoreticians and mentions how these religious communities interfere with political affairs by making aware of logical options for alternatives. On the other hand, the author also states the limitations of the church in involving political matters.

The article explores the concept of Spanish nationalism during the twentieth century. It has been noted that Spanish nationalism during this period has served as a device with which the Spanish Army and the possessing classes might avoid basic social and political conflict. The author also stresses that during this period, the effort of establishing radical nationalism was also hindered by the influences of the Spanish Catholic Church.

The article focuses on the political lives of citizens during the Gilded Age in the U.S. The political leaders of the Gilded Age have almost invariably been described as conservatives, and the presidents have generally been characterized as respectable mediocrities who in their social and political thinking were convinced that their party's support of American individualism was in accord with some prearranged plan.

The article discusses the formative thoughts of writer and Nobel Prize winner Albert Camus on revolution and morale. The author followed the development of Camus' thoughts until the publication of "L'Homme révolté," his most significant statement on the nature of morale and revolution.

The article reports on the developments of social reformism in France. It states that reformism is a belief that gradual democratic changes in a society can ultimately alter the society's fundamental economic relations and political structure. It adds that French socialism was figuratively beheaded after Parris commune has failed in 1871. In addition, it is a reform movement which is distinguished from more radical social movements such as revolutionary movements.

The article examines the implications of the establishment of the first Constitution on July 5, 1959 on the political and social landscape of Indonesia. It focuses on the cultural and social changes that transformed the Indonesian society and the eight-year development plan from 1961 to 1969. Moreover, it examines the transition of Indonesia from a colony of the Netherlands to an independent state and the challenges it faced in establishing new democratic political institutions.

The article examines the terminologies used by philosopher-politicians of emerging states to define the problems affecting their states and their aspirations for freedom and social justice. It focuses on the new definitions given to old political concepts when applied to contemporary issues and used as ideologies for a guided democracy. Moreover, it explores the analytical concept behind the new definitions that aims to foster better communication between peoples of varied ideologies.

Focuses on the criticism on German nationalism by philosopher Georg Hegel. Involvement of Hegel in nationalist students' fraternities; Attitude of Hegel towards the different political and cultural manifestations of German nationalism; Suggestions for the alteration of Hegel's evaluation of German nationalism.

The article recounts the Revolution of 1830 in France. The Revolution was seen as a political movement arising out of the unpopularity of Charles X and his ministers and out of their attempt to arrogate the sovereign power to the crown. One consequence of the Revolution was the purge and replacement of officeholders, where the new government made a clean sweep of the administrative and military personnel of the Restoration.

The article provides information on the controversy surrounding the 1958 political survey in Great Britain. It has been noted by the author that the 1958 Gallup poll indicated the dominance of the Conservative party for the first time since 1955. The author added that despite of the poll result, the Conservatives were hopeful of another victory over the Labour party in the 1959 election.

The article discusses the theory and practice of the presidency in the U.S. It notes that givenness as the true genius of American politics, and the cause of its success, means a reverent acceptance of a rational theory of government from the Founding Fathers and a disposition to treat political problems in a practical spirit. According to professor Daniel Boorstin, the two components of givenness are the idea of a preformed original theory and the idea of an implicit theory.

The article attempts to analyze the impact of the World War I on the Zionist movement and particularly on the relations between the Zionist movement and Turkey and Germany. It notes that one of the many explanations offered regarding the origins of the Balfour Declaration is that the Declaration was adopted in order to win the support of world Jewish opinion. The analysis provides a basis for challenging the validity of that theory concerning the origins of the Declaration.