As in other annual editions, this collection of significant papers covers a wide range of recent issues and research ranging from theory to multidisciplinary studies. Topics include state repression and political order, the changing role of the courts in American politics and policy, neo-pluralism, immigrant integration in Europe, the liberal tradition and the politics of exclusion, framing theory, the intersection of political science and political geography, politics in Latin America, the rise of "responsible parties" in the US, political finance, corruption, bicameralism in democratic legislatures, the end of economic voting, public policy analysis, Carl Schmitt's take on political destiny, globalization and elections, and the origins and changes in electoral institutions. Includes cumulative indices of authors and titles for the first ten volumes of the series and a fond farewell to the late Polsby. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Read Less