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Politics & Activism / October 2024
While most employees are asked to keep politics out of the workplace, the Wall Street Journal recently reported on a study that found highly political CEOs are more likely to engage in corporate misconduct (2024). These findings were true regardless of the CEO's political affiliation. For October 2024, here are 12 books from JMU’s print and electronic collections that examine politics and activism.
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Crisis of conscience : Whistleblowing in an age of fraud
Traces the rise of whistleblowing through a series of riveting cases drawn from the worlds of healthcare and other businesses, Wall Street, and Washington. Whistleblowers, we come to see, are the freethinking, outspoken citizens for whom our republic was conceived. And they are the models we must emulate if our democracy is to survive
The Capitalist and the Activist
This is the first in-depth examination of the important ongoing fusion of activism, capitalism, and social change masterfully told through a compelling narrative filled with vivid stories and striking studies.
Corporate Reputation and Social Activism
A firm's reputation is an asset that can be built or harmed over time and most companies invest in their good standing. This can be challenged or threatened by activists seeking to change the firm's behavior, especially to reduce negative externalities and other social harms that a company may be creating.
Generational Politics in the United States
The first comprehensive book that examines the concept of generations from a political science perspective. It discusses how politics in the United States are impacted by changes in generations, including how the passing of the Baby Boom generation and rise of the Millennials and Gen Z will change American politics.
Financing the 2020 Election
Much has changed since the 1960 election, but every four years, readers have been able to count on a single volume to provide a detailed examination of federal campaign finance. Financing the 2020 Election is the latest in this series, providing a full picture of raising and spending by campaigns, parties, and outside actors-.
Whistleblowing for Change
The courageous acts of whistleblowing that inspired the world over the past few years have changed our perception of surveillance and control in today's information society. But what are the wider effects of whistleblowing as an act of dissent on politics, society, and the arts?
Catholic Social Activism
This book provides a concise history of progressively oriented Catholic Social Thought, which conveys the Catholic Church's position on a variety of social justice concerns.
True Tales from the Campaign Trail, Vol. 2
Democratic and Republican political consultants put aside their differences to offer entertaining and honest insights into the art of the political campaign.
Social Media Politics
A comprehensive examination of the role of digital and social media in the 2020 U.S. presidential election from scholars with varied backgrounds and experience, using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, from leading research institutions around the nation.
Public Engagement Made Easy
This book offers practical and affordable methods for involving the public in planning. The tools and techniques in this book will empower planners, public managers, and decision-makers to implement effective public engagement programs that build trust within communities and contribute to successful, long-lasting decisions.
Corporate Governance and Whistleblowing
Whistleblowing is often about disclosing wrongdoings by members of organizations to persons or organizations that may be able to effect action. This book would interest those wish to gain better understanding of the relationship between culture and whistleblowing in organizations.
Social Activism
Social activism is a key component for strengthening democracies and having the voices of marginalized people heard. This book uses research and reflection on social activism to speak to the dynamics of a disconnected world. Using an international lens, the authors capture social activism in the context of LGBTQIA+ rights, war crimes, food insecurity, and more.