Paul Pierson ist Professor für Politikwissenschaft und beschäftigt sich in seiner Arbeit mit vergleichender öffentlicher Politik, politischer Ökonomie und dem Wohlfahrtsstaat. Seine Schriften untersuchen langfristige Veränderungen im amerikanischen politischen System und analysieren die komplexen Dynamiken von Politik und Regierungsführung. Piersons Ansatz zeichnet sich durch rigorose Analyse und ein scharfes Auge für die institutionellen Grundlagen des politischen Wandels aus. Er versucht, die komplexen Kräfte zu verstehen, die nationale und internationale politische Landschaften prägen.
"Winner-Take-All Politics" by Jacob S. Hacker and Paul Pierson reveals how growing income inequality in America is primarily driven by political decisions favoring the wealthy. The authors trace this shift back to the late 1970s, showing how both parties have contributed to a system that benefits the rich at the expense of the middle class.
The book explores the internal conflict within the Republican Party, contrasting the traditional tax-cutting faction with a rising white-nationalist element, particularly in the context of Donald Trump's influence. It questions whether the party truly serves the interests of "forgotten" Americans or primarily caters to the wealthy elite, highlighting how Trump's administration has delivered significant benefits to plutocrats, including substantial tax breaks and deregulation, while examining the implications for the party's identity and future.
A ground-breaking book on one of the great economic crises of our time -- why the richest of the rich are getting richer while we're not.
Argues that placing politics in time can enrich our understanding of complex social dynamics, and improve the theories and methods that we use to explain them. This book explores a range of features and implications of evolving social processes. It is intended for students in fields from political science, history, and sociology.
The book explores the evolving dynamics of welfare states in affluent democracies, emphasizing the ongoing political discourse surrounding social policy. Through a collection of insightful essays by prominent analysts, it highlights the focus on renegotiating and modernizing the post-war social contract, rather than dismantling it. This examination sheds light on contemporary social conflicts and the future of welfare systems in a changing political landscape.
Reagan, Thatcher and the Politics of Retrenchment
The book offers a comprehensive analysis of welfare states during challenging periods, emphasizing the interplay between policy feedbacks and political institutions. Pierson's insights provide a valuable framework for understanding how these factors influence each other, making it a significant contribution to comparative policy research. This study is poised to serve as a benchmark for future investigations in the field.
The Dangerous New Logic of American Politics in a Nationalized Era
The book examines the deepening crisis of American democracy, highlighting the disconnect between the Constitution and modern partisan politics. It explores how the nationalization of political dynamics has transformed local institutions and intensified polarization, contrasting today's political landscape with past eras. The authors analyze the evolving roles of state parties, interest groups, and media, revealing how they now reinforce partisanship rather than mitigate it. Ultimately, they warn of the unique vulnerabilities within the American political system that could lead to authoritarianism, particularly within the contemporary Republican Party.
. The book also provides a comparison of social policymaking in the EU with that in Canada and the United States, two other multitiered, or federal, systems.
