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Item A Postmodern Iconography: Vonnegut and the Great American Novel(Cambridge Scholars, 2008-01) Tally, Robert T., Jr.No abstract prepared.Item An American Perspective on 21st Century Expeditionary Mindset and Core Values: A Review of the Literature(Nomos, 2011-01) Shields, Patricia M.This book chapter reviews literature on core values and the expeditionary mindset. The historical context and definitions are developed. Key tenets of the 21st century expeditionary mindset are identified and examined. Soldiers with an expeditionary mindset should first, be mentally prepared to deploy on short notice anywhere in the world; second, have the critical-thinking skills necessary to adapt quickly to a changing operational environment; third, work cooperatively with members of a Joint team; fourth, posses knowledge of the culture in the area of the local populace, and; fifth, the expeditionary force will be using 21st century network centric technology. The expeditionary force may require a reexamination of core values and an organizational transformation. The chapter examines implications and shows how the pragmatism of John Dewey may be able to reconcile possible contradictions.Item Beyond the Flaming Walls of the World: Fantasy, Alterity, and the Postnational Condition(Northwestern University Press, 2015-04) Tally, Robert T., Jr.No abstract prepared.Item Changing Demographics and the Impact on Accession, Trainability, Motivation, Character and Performance(U.S. Army Recruiting Command, 1996-07) Shields, Patricia M.This paper was also presented at an Army Leadership Conference where they grappled with recruitment issues of the future. This paper focused on the demographic trend of children growing up in homes without fathers and how that might effect the future Army.Item Collaborative Innovation: A Case Study of Austin’s Economic Development Department(2014-08) Gonzales, Rodney; Rangarajan, NandhiniThe city of Austin’s multifaceted success in job creation, redevelopment, downtown initiatives, developing tools for small businesses, and growth and diversity in the industry sectors of technology, digital media, film, music, biotechnology, and energy has contributed to its reputation as one of the best cities to live, work and play (Kiplinger, 2010; Badenhausen 2013; Brookings Institute 2013). Austin has been bestowed with awards that recognize it as the most popular city for college graduates and hence one of the biggest brain magnets, most progressive, most digitally savvy, most recession proof and most conducive for small business growth. Such multidimensional success can be attributed in large part to the City of Austin’s Economic Development Policy and the creative efforts of the City of Austin’s Economic Development Department (COA-ED, henceforth). Kwon, Berry & Feiock (2009) imply that a comprehensive approach to economic development involves not only an overall economic development plan but also includes plans for small businesses, retention of current businesses and attraction of new ones. COA-ED has identified innovative ways to do all that by leveraging cultural arts, music, small business development, business recruitment, global commerce, and redevelopment initiatives to sustain the city’s economic, cultural (Scott 2000) and creative vitality (Florida 2002; 2005).Item Controlling Local Government Expenditures(John Wiley & Sons, 1992-08) Shields, Patricia M.This chapter examines privatization as a method of expenditure control. In the first section, its philosophical underpinnings are explored. Subsequent sections introduce and assess techniques of privatization such as load shedding, contracting, franchising, self-help, and volunteers. Contracting receives special attention.Item Determinants and Consequences of Service in the Armed Forces During the Vietnam Era(United States Department of Labor, 1977-03) Kohen, Andrew I.; Shields, Patricia M.Most of the young men under study were undergoing the transition from adolescence to adulthood during the turbulence produced by the Vietnam War. For many, this war intervened directly in the transition process as they became the manpower that staffed the American armed forces. Most of these who survived the conflict the Southeast Asia reentered the civilian population as Vietnam era veterans. In their role as soldiers and veterans, these men were an integral part of the American experience of the 1960's. Any study of male youth during this period (1966-1971) would be incomplete if it ignored the Vietnam era veteran.Item Dynamic Intersection of Military and Society(Springer Nature, 2020-03) Shields, Patricia M.The military and society interact and shape each other every day. This chapter examines the diverse, interdisciplinary field of study that seeks to understand and explain that interaction. It begins by defining and situating the field’s origin story in military sociology and political science. Key scholars and events are highlighted to show how the field evolved as the world moved from the Cold War to the War on Terror and beyond. During that time the scope of the field grew incorporating scholars from around the world and across an array of disciplines. The chapter then narrows to discuss key topics central to the field – civil military relations, public opinion/popular culture, recruitment and retention, minority representation (women, minorities, LGBTQ), military families, and veterans’ studies. The chapter ends with a discussion and examples of the methods scholars use to study established and emerging research questions.Item Fundamentalism(New York University Press, 2002-01) Renold, Leah M.We are at war, declares an article in the "New York Times" published shortly after the attacks on the World Trade Center. The author, Andrew Sullivan, argues that we are in a religious war, a war that threatens our very existence. Not only our lives, but also our souls are at stake. Who is the enemy? It is not Islam. It is a specific form of Islam called fundamentalism. In his essay Sullivan argues that fundamentalism constitutes a large section of Islam. The article explains that fundamentalism has ancient roots and has attracted thousands of adherents for centuries from different religious faiths, including Christianity and Judaism.Item Human Nature and the Environment(African Centre for Technology Studies, 1994-01) Luizzi, Vincent L.; Oruka, H. OderaNo abstract prepared.Item Introduction to the Handbook on Gender and Public Administration(Edward Elgar Publishing, 2022-02-15) Shields, Patricia M.; Elias, Nicole M.This open access chapter introduces the Handbook on Gender and Public Administration. The Handbook is a starting point to better understand and promote gender equity in public administration theory and practice. It begins with an historical overview concentrating on the contributions of the women of the settlement movement and tracing key events after 1939 when PA was a recognized profession. It then moves to discussing the content of the Handbook, which captures the multiple dimensions and evolution of gender and public administration (PA) to show how we got here and clarifying where we are heading. The 27 chapters consider PA and gender through a variety of topics such as housing and farm policy, budgeting, reform in Ethiopia, the rights of people who identify as non-binary, ethics, city government, masculinity and representative bureaucracy. These topics are imbedded in a unique organization containing three sections: Theoretical and Historical Roots, Pillars of Public Administration, and The Contexts of Gender and Public Administration. Our hope is that this Handbook provides a basis for seeing and understanding gender in new ways which establish public administration as a leader in practices that promote gender equity.Item Item New Balance, Evil, and the Scales of Justice(Rodopi Publishing, 2006-01) Luizzi, Vincent L.No abstract prepared.Item Pragmatism as a Philosophy of Science: A Tool for Public Administration(JAI Press Inc., 1998-01) Shields, Patricia M.This chapter demonstrates how pragmatism as a philosophy of science is used in a Public Administration Research Methods Class. This class is designed to get students ready to write an empirical capstone project. Three elements of the course are developed--finding a topic, developing a research question, and choosing a conceptual framework. The notebook method, a tool to find a topic and develop the research question, is presented. Conceptual frameworks are classified into five types and linked with the research purpose, question, modes of research, and statistics. Both the notebook method and the classification of conceptual frameworks are discussed in light of their pragmatic roots. Specifically, they are linked to the ideas of Charles Sanders Peirce and John Dewey.Item Reaping the Spoils of Defeat: Labor Market Consequences of Vietnam-era Veterans(Routledge, 1980-07) Kohen, Andrew I.; Shields, Patricia M.No abstract prepared.Item Sex Roles in the Military(Pergamon-Brassey's, 1988-07) Shields, Patricia M.A striking characteristic of the modern US military is its increased reliance on women, an unplanned consequence of the draft's demise. Currently, American women serve their country in unprecedented ways and numbers. No other industrialized nation has ever used women as extensively. As peacetime soldiers, they are unlike their historical sisters who were called to meet the challenge of war.Item The Influence of Military Policy on Black Men(Greenwood Press, 1984-01) Shields, Patricia M.Today as never before, blacks are serving their nation in uniform. At the end of 1981 almost one out of every five black males born between 1957 and 1962 had entered military service. The armed forces offers its soldiers an uncommon blend of benefits and burdens. First, as the nation’s largest employer and trainer it supplies much-needed jobs. The military also prepares men to compete in the civilian labor market. Research has shown that black veterans score higher than black nonveterans on measure of labor market success. Also, in the field of race relations the military s considered a progressive institution. Yet, service in the armed forces brings with it risks to life and limb. For this reason, special attention should be given to norms of fairness and equity when evaluating armed forces policy. Most policy research explores outputs. For example, when studying blacks and health policy one might a health output measure such as infant mortality. The armed forces is unique in that its output defense is shared equally by all regardless of race. Hence, this chapter will focus on how military policy affect black men who serve. Specifically, the chapter will examine the military recruitment process and blacks and the effects of such internal policies.Item The Maharaja Grants the Brahman a Boon: The Subordination of History to Myth(Ratna Sagar P. Ltd., 2018-01) Renold, Leah M.No abstract prepared.Item The Social Responsibilities of the Attorney(Duncker & Humblot, 1986-01) Luizzi, Vincent L.No abstract prepared.