From the former chief economist of the FCC, a remarkable history of the U.S. government’s regulation of the airwaves Popular legend has it that before the Federal Radio Commission was established in 1927, the radio spectrum was in chaos, with broadcasting stations blasting powerful signals to drown out rivals. In this fascinating and entertaining history, Thomas Winslow Hazlett, a distinguished scholar in law and economics, debunks the idea that the U.S. government stepped in to impose necessary order. Instead, regulators blocked competition at the behest of incumbent interests and, for nearly a century, have suppressed innovation while quashing out-of-the-mainstream viewpoints. Hazlett details how spectrum officials produced a “vast wasteland” that they publicly criticized but privately protected. The story twists and turns, as farsighted visionaries—and the march of science—rise to challenge the old regime. Over decades, reforms to liberate the radio spectrum have generated explosive progress, ushering in the “smartphone revolution,” ubiquitous social media, and the amazing wireless world now emerging. Still, the author argues, the battle is not even half won.

A new look at the political spectrum and the path America is on.

Politicians and political analysts continue to use a single liberal-conservative dimension to analyze the ideological views of the American people, but that approach is increasingly inadequate. Professors Maddox and Lilie have gone beyond the liberal-conservative continuum. By separating questions aof economic policy from issues involving civil liberties, they find four basic ideological group: liberals, conservatives, libertarians, and populists. This book goes a long way toward explaining such phenomena as ticket-splitting, the impact of the baby-boom generation, and the internal conflicts both major parties will face over the next few years.

The Political Spectrum' sets out to identify the timeless, universal principles of political philosophy that shape how we live as a society, from democracy in Ancient Greece and the aristocracies of the Enlightenment to the tribal lands of Pakistan and the modern state that is the United States of America.Unlike most political philosophies that rest on traditional foundations such as rights, private property, or human nature, The Political Spectrum focuses on the fundamental ideas dividing the left and the right today to identify a rational middle ground.Tracing the most insightful ideas from great thinkers in the Western tradition, The Political Spectrum identifies two fundamental institutions that all societies must manage in a rational way in order to survive.Along the way, the book explores the tension between liberty and the individual's duty to society and the proper roles of family and state. Basing the analysis on the four pillars of political philosophy--human nature, institutions, wealth, and justice--The Political Spectrum offers a vision for resolving the political divide in a way that promotes liberty and prosperity.

'The Political Spectrum' sets out to identify the timeless, universal principles of political philosophy that shape how we live as a society, from democracy in Ancient Greece and the aristocracies of the Enlightenment to the tribal lands of Pakistan and the modern state that is the United States of America. Unlike most political philosophies that rest on traditional foundations such as rights, private property, or human nature, The Political Spectrum focuses on the fundamental ideas dividing the left and the right today to identify a rational middle ground. Tracing the most insightful ideas from great thinkers in the Western tradition, The Political Spectrum identifies two fundamental institutions that all societies must manage in a rational way in order to survive. Along the way, the book explores the tension between liberty and the individual’s duty to society and the proper roles of family and state. Basing the analysis on the four pillars of political philosophy—human nature, institutions, wealth, and justice—The Political Spectrum offers a vision for resolving the political divide in a way that promotes liberty and prosperity. What values do we need to promote for the overall wellbeing of mankind? Is there a "correct" position on the political spectrum that we imagine spanning from the far left to the far right? We all seem to have an intuitive grasp of what "left" and "right" or "progressive" and "conservative" mean, but most people would not agree on all the specifics. Can a conservative ever support the right of a woman to have an abortion? Can a liberal ever support the rights of a fetus? This book aims to bring some clarity to the left-right political spectrum, as well as to identify which point along the spectrum is best positioned to promote liberty and sustainable prosperity in a modern state. The author concludes that two essential principles would be a prohibition on deficit spending and upholding the sanctity of monogamous procreation.

This book is about the trials and tribulations of the American people and their republic. The conflicts that arise when the government is not in step with the people. We measure our government's influence on the people using the political spectrum. Are the people sovereign over their government, or is our government sovereign over us? A government does not stagnate, nor do the people who live within it. Through the course of history, people and their government evolve reflecting the changes in society. Good government needs to be in step with the people as they evolve through time. It is when the government is not in step with the people that tyranny is exposed. The reality is, government typically doesn't follow suit with the people at all. It usually follows the money and power instead. These are not new problems as republics throughout history have experienced much the same thing. Government grabs for more power and take more liberties from their people in their effort to become more centralized. Oddly enough, the people will relinquish this power-giving it to the government.

Dive into "Political Spectrum," a key resource for understanding political ideologies. Ideal for students, professionals, and enthusiasts, this book offers deep insights that go beyond basic knowledge. Chapter Highlights: 1. Political Spectrum – Understand the basics and significance of categorizing political beliefs. 2. The Political Compass – Visualize where individuals and parties fall on the spectrum. 3. Hans Eysenck – Explore Eysenck’s theories on personality and ideology. 4. World Values Survey – Gain a global perspective on political values. 5. Nolan Chart – Learn about this chart that incorporates personal and economic freedoms. 6. Left–Right Political Spectrum – Analyze its historical and contemporary relevance. 7. Trait Theory – See how personality traits influence political attitudes. 8. Pournelle Chart – Discover this critique and expansion of traditional political categorizations. 9. Postmaterialism – Investigate the shift from materialist to postmaterialist values. 10. Social Dominance Orientation – Understand its impact on political ideology. 11. Right-wing Authoritarian Personality – Examine its characteristics and implications. 12. Ronald Inglehart – Learn about Inglehart’s theories on changing political values. 13. The Authoritarian Personality – Analyze this seminal work on political attitudes. 14. Cleavage (Politics) – Understand political cleavages and their impact. 15. Rokeach Value Survey – Discover insights into personal values and political ideologies. 16. Horseshoe Theory – Explore the idea that extremes of the political spectrum may converge. 17. Self-expression Values – Examine their importance in modern democracies. 18. Brian Patrick Mitchell – Investigate Mitchell’s contributions to political spectrums. 19. Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions Theory – Learn its application to political beliefs. 20. NOMINATE (Scaling Method) – Analyze legislative behavior using this method. 21. Inglehart–Welzel Cultural Map of the World – Explore global political values. "Political Spectrum" enriches your understanding of political science and offers a comprehensive guide to the ideologies shaping our world. Enhance your perspective on the forces influencing political thought and action.