Archive for the ‘History and Political Science’ Category

The passage of time has brought with it vast alterations to the landscape of Northern Virginia and Fairfax County. Once a sleepy rural area dotted with a few small villages, it has changed into a bustling suburb that is now home to thousands of people. Throughout its history, Fairfax County has hosted presidents, been home to slave traders and been a strategic component in multiple campaigns during the Civil War. “Remembering Fairfax County, Virginia,” by longtime local historian Karl Reiner, is a collection of historical vignettes that captures not only the essence of the events and people who have shaped the history of Fairfax County, but also their impact on the Old Dominion. From the influence of presidents such as George Washington to forgotten battles during the Civil War, this collection chronicles the history of Fairfax County during some of the most influential periods in American history.

Title: Remembering Fairfax County, Virginia
Author: Karl Reiner is a 1971 graduate of Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Price: $18.99
Publisher: The History Press (April 24, 2006; third printing 2010)
Description: Paperback, 128 pages
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This book examines the issues of democracy, nationalism, and strengthening Taiwan consciousness in the light of the campaign strategies employed in Taiwan’s 2004 presidential and legislative election from the perspective of Taiwanese people and Taiwanese culture.

Title: Taiwanese Identity and Democracy: The Social Psychology of Taiwan’s 2004 Elections
Authors: Olwen Bedford, a 2000 graduate of Thunderbird School of Global Management, and Hwang Kwang-Kuo.
Review: “Taiwanese Identity and Democracy is a well-documented and clearly written story of political controversy and cover-up. The social psychological expertise of the authors turns a flood light of illumination on the dark corners of Taiwan’s history and contemporary controversies, showing both the success and failures of attempts to influence public opinion and political authority. The reader will gain a carefully documented perspective that will help develop an informed opinion of the ‘real’ Taiwanese identity.” –Paul B. Pedersen, Professor Emeritus, Syracuse University, Visiting Professor Univ of Hawaii, Department of Psychology
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan; 1st edition (September 3, 2006)
Description: Hardcover, 240 pages
Price: $64
ISBN: 978-1403974334
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