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Papers by Paul Quirk
American Political Science Review, Sep 1, 1989
In any case, The Post-Modem Presidency provides a useful and well documented guide for understand... more In any case, The Post-Modem Presidency provides a useful and well documented guide for understanding the contemporary office. The book's major contribution rests with its examination of recent changes in the office of the presidency and their consequences for future presidents. While other studies have looked at aspects of these changes in isolation, this volume integrates recent developments in a coherent and convincing fashion.
The Forum, Jan 25, 2010
The capabilities of the American state sometimes depend on the ability of policy-makers to act au... more The capabilities of the American state sometimes depend on the ability of policy-makers to act autonomously, on the basis of their own preferences and beliefs, in ways that serve broad societal and state interests but lack support from powerful constituencies. In a highly acclaimed ...
Journal of Policy History, 1998
Congress & the presidency, Jan 2, 2017
American Political Science Review, Dec 1, 1996
Michigan Law Review, Mar 1, 1983
Political Science Quarterly, 1988
Critical Review, Apr 3, 2014
Presidential Studies Quarterly, Sep 22, 1998
The crisis of the Clinton presidency is in many ways a reflection of a much broader and criticall... more The crisis of the Clinton presidency is in many ways a reflection of a much broader and critically important phenomenon in contemporary American politics: the remarkable prominence of the politics of scandal. American politicians, journalists, and citizens devote extraordinary time and energy to controversies about matters of moral and legal propriety. To some degree, these controversies are the inevitable consequence of maintaining and enforcing strict standards of proper conduct. Nevertheless, the preoccupation with scandal has reached a point of pathological excess. Scandals destroy or threaten to destroy useful political careers, striking evenhandedly Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives, elected and appointed officials. They distract attention and disrupt government, potentially distorting public policy or undermining the ability to deal with crises. They promote cynicism and alienation among the citizens. It is hard to credit the notion that the presumed benefit of punishing and preventing wrongdoing is enough to justify all of these costs. Moreover, the flood of scandals that has characterized our recent politics shows no sign of abating. Whatever the outcome of the various allegations and investigations that have created a crisis of the Clinton presidency, they are symptomatic of a chronic and frequently debilitating condition of the political system. The larger issue in Clinton's crisis is how to cope better with the politics of scandal. The Monica Lewinsky Investigation and the Politics of Scandal The investigation of President Clinton's relationship with Monica Lewinsky by Special Prosecutor Kenneth Starr, added to the several other loosely related investigations by the same prosecutor, is the reduction to absurdity of the contemporary politics of scandal. This is not because Clinton is innocent of all the suspected offenses. At the time of this writing, he is admittedly guilty of a sexual affair with a White House intern and of lying about it for seven months to all of Washington and the American public as well as his family. Judging from the published accounts, he is possibly guilty of perjury in his deposition in the Jones case. There remain credible suspicions of suborning perjury and obstruction of justice in the same matter, and there reportedly are issues of further and more serious perjury in Clinton's August testimony to the grand jury. Although Starr's investigations of other matters--Whitewater, the travel office, the FBI files, and death of Vincent Foster--apparently will not lead to formal charges against the president or Hilary Clinton, they certainly uncovered grounds for serious suspicion of lawbreaking, such as the belated appearance of supposedly missing files in Hilary Clinton's closet and the business assistance rendered to potential witness Webster Hubbel by friends of the president. Despite the special prosecutor's massively thorough investigations, it is possible the president or first lady have gotten away with crimes in one or more of these matters. Rather, the absurdity of Starr's investigations lies in the extraordinary lack of proportion between the resources expended and disruption caused, on one hand, and the seriousness and relevance to government of the suspected misdeeds on the other. The Whitewater case concerned business dealings that occurred a decade earlier. The travel office case involved an isolated violation of civil service and contracting regulations. Of the pre-Lewinsky matters, the FBI files case alone was both relevant to the president's conduct in office and potentially serious--raising the possibility of White House misuse of confidential FBI files to do harm to political enemies. But there was no substantial evidence of anything worse than incompetence among low-level White House staff. Setting aside issues of the president's personal and family life, the Lewinsky inquiry initially concerned possible perjury, suborning of perjury, or obstruction of justice in a private lawsuit--the matters that triggered the investigation--and subsequently has included similar offenses in the ensuing criminal investigation. …
Society, 1983
The study aimed at exploring the experiences and perceptions of students and teachers on the use ... more The study aimed at exploring the experiences and perceptions of students and teachers on the use of scolding as a disciplinary measure and its counselling implications. The study was guided by the Kemmis and McTaggart model that proposed a spiral model of scolding comprising four steps: planning, acting, observing and reflecting. The study was qualitative in nature using the case study approach. Thirty six (36) respondents comprising twelve (12) teachers and twenty-four (24) students from two (2) Public Junior High Schools who were purposively selected. Data was gathered through interviews which was analysed thematically. The study findings revealed that, teachers used judgemental to subjective behaviours as well as evaluating the disciplinary measures to interpreting it as the appropriate measure to stop misbehaviour. Teachers start using verbal appreciation and stopped their habit of de-motivating students. Additionally, students experienced that teachers preferred to encourage students, who were not showing interest in classroom activities. It is recommended that teachers employ cooperative disciplinary measures as compared to punitive and harsh disciplinary measures to inspire children. On the flip side, counsellors should explore, develop, and implement classroom guidance and small group activities, as well as individual and group counselling interventions that can help students to better understand and adjust to classroom rules and expectations for behaviour.
American Political Science Review, Jun 1, 1992
those who have worked for its implementation in the judiciary are not worthy of mention. Massaro'... more those who have worked for its implementation in the judiciary are not worthy of mention. Massaro's study is recommended, but with the reservations noted.
Canadian Journal of Political Science, Mar 1, 2011
à laquelle il est difficile de trouver une solution pertinente. Par contre, une expérience comme ... more à laquelle il est difficile de trouver une solution pertinente. Par contre, une expérience comme celle de l'Union européenne nous porte à croire qu'une communauté partagée avec des politiques plutôt inclusives n'est pas impossible à réaliser. Dans ce cas, pour une réussite crédible dans une telle perspective pluraliste, nous pensons qu'il est primordial que tous les acteurs concernés participent à la prise de décision et à l'élaboration des politiques. NAGLAA FATHY EL DESSOUKY Académie Sadate des sciences administratives The Origins of Canadian and American Political Differences
American Political Science Review, Mar 1, 1993
University of California Press eBooks, Apr 28, 2023
Industry Influence in Federal Regulatory Agencies, 1981
American Political Science Review, Sep 1, 1989
In any case, The Post-Modem Presidency provides a useful and well documented guide for understand... more In any case, The Post-Modem Presidency provides a useful and well documented guide for understanding the contemporary office. The book's major contribution rests with its examination of recent changes in the office of the presidency and their consequences for future presidents. While other studies have looked at aspects of these changes in isolation, this volume integrates recent developments in a coherent and convincing fashion.
The Forum, Jan 25, 2010
The capabilities of the American state sometimes depend on the ability of policy-makers to act au... more The capabilities of the American state sometimes depend on the ability of policy-makers to act autonomously, on the basis of their own preferences and beliefs, in ways that serve broad societal and state interests but lack support from powerful constituencies. In a highly acclaimed ...
Journal of Policy History, 1998
Congress & the presidency, Jan 2, 2017
American Political Science Review, Dec 1, 1996
Michigan Law Review, Mar 1, 1983
Political Science Quarterly, 1988
Critical Review, Apr 3, 2014
Presidential Studies Quarterly, Sep 22, 1998
The crisis of the Clinton presidency is in many ways a reflection of a much broader and criticall... more The crisis of the Clinton presidency is in many ways a reflection of a much broader and critically important phenomenon in contemporary American politics: the remarkable prominence of the politics of scandal. American politicians, journalists, and citizens devote extraordinary time and energy to controversies about matters of moral and legal propriety. To some degree, these controversies are the inevitable consequence of maintaining and enforcing strict standards of proper conduct. Nevertheless, the preoccupation with scandal has reached a point of pathological excess. Scandals destroy or threaten to destroy useful political careers, striking evenhandedly Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives, elected and appointed officials. They distract attention and disrupt government, potentially distorting public policy or undermining the ability to deal with crises. They promote cynicism and alienation among the citizens. It is hard to credit the notion that the presumed benefit of punishing and preventing wrongdoing is enough to justify all of these costs. Moreover, the flood of scandals that has characterized our recent politics shows no sign of abating. Whatever the outcome of the various allegations and investigations that have created a crisis of the Clinton presidency, they are symptomatic of a chronic and frequently debilitating condition of the political system. The larger issue in Clinton's crisis is how to cope better with the politics of scandal. The Monica Lewinsky Investigation and the Politics of Scandal The investigation of President Clinton's relationship with Monica Lewinsky by Special Prosecutor Kenneth Starr, added to the several other loosely related investigations by the same prosecutor, is the reduction to absurdity of the contemporary politics of scandal. This is not because Clinton is innocent of all the suspected offenses. At the time of this writing, he is admittedly guilty of a sexual affair with a White House intern and of lying about it for seven months to all of Washington and the American public as well as his family. Judging from the published accounts, he is possibly guilty of perjury in his deposition in the Jones case. There remain credible suspicions of suborning perjury and obstruction of justice in the same matter, and there reportedly are issues of further and more serious perjury in Clinton's August testimony to the grand jury. Although Starr's investigations of other matters--Whitewater, the travel office, the FBI files, and death of Vincent Foster--apparently will not lead to formal charges against the president or Hilary Clinton, they certainly uncovered grounds for serious suspicion of lawbreaking, such as the belated appearance of supposedly missing files in Hilary Clinton's closet and the business assistance rendered to potential witness Webster Hubbel by friends of the president. Despite the special prosecutor's massively thorough investigations, it is possible the president or first lady have gotten away with crimes in one or more of these matters. Rather, the absurdity of Starr's investigations lies in the extraordinary lack of proportion between the resources expended and disruption caused, on one hand, and the seriousness and relevance to government of the suspected misdeeds on the other. The Whitewater case concerned business dealings that occurred a decade earlier. The travel office case involved an isolated violation of civil service and contracting regulations. Of the pre-Lewinsky matters, the FBI files case alone was both relevant to the president's conduct in office and potentially serious--raising the possibility of White House misuse of confidential FBI files to do harm to political enemies. But there was no substantial evidence of anything worse than incompetence among low-level White House staff. Setting aside issues of the president's personal and family life, the Lewinsky inquiry initially concerned possible perjury, suborning of perjury, or obstruction of justice in a private lawsuit--the matters that triggered the investigation--and subsequently has included similar offenses in the ensuing criminal investigation. …
Society, 1983
The study aimed at exploring the experiences and perceptions of students and teachers on the use ... more The study aimed at exploring the experiences and perceptions of students and teachers on the use of scolding as a disciplinary measure and its counselling implications. The study was guided by the Kemmis and McTaggart model that proposed a spiral model of scolding comprising four steps: planning, acting, observing and reflecting. The study was qualitative in nature using the case study approach. Thirty six (36) respondents comprising twelve (12) teachers and twenty-four (24) students from two (2) Public Junior High Schools who were purposively selected. Data was gathered through interviews which was analysed thematically. The study findings revealed that, teachers used judgemental to subjective behaviours as well as evaluating the disciplinary measures to interpreting it as the appropriate measure to stop misbehaviour. Teachers start using verbal appreciation and stopped their habit of de-motivating students. Additionally, students experienced that teachers preferred to encourage students, who were not showing interest in classroom activities. It is recommended that teachers employ cooperative disciplinary measures as compared to punitive and harsh disciplinary measures to inspire children. On the flip side, counsellors should explore, develop, and implement classroom guidance and small group activities, as well as individual and group counselling interventions that can help students to better understand and adjust to classroom rules and expectations for behaviour.
American Political Science Review, Jun 1, 1992
those who have worked for its implementation in the judiciary are not worthy of mention. Massaro'... more those who have worked for its implementation in the judiciary are not worthy of mention. Massaro's study is recommended, but with the reservations noted.
Canadian Journal of Political Science, Mar 1, 2011
à laquelle il est difficile de trouver une solution pertinente. Par contre, une expérience comme ... more à laquelle il est difficile de trouver une solution pertinente. Par contre, une expérience comme celle de l'Union européenne nous porte à croire qu'une communauté partagée avec des politiques plutôt inclusives n'est pas impossible à réaliser. Dans ce cas, pour une réussite crédible dans une telle perspective pluraliste, nous pensons qu'il est primordial que tous les acteurs concernés participent à la prise de décision et à l'élaboration des politiques. NAGLAA FATHY EL DESSOUKY Académie Sadate des sciences administratives The Origins of Canadian and American Political Differences
American Political Science Review, Mar 1, 1993
University of California Press eBooks, Apr 28, 2023
Industry Influence in Federal Regulatory Agencies, 1981