The paper will look at the lineage of the exceptionalist argument in the study of political parties. It will examine, in particular, the enduring relevance of the work of Leon Epstein and the relationship between the study of the American party system and comparative party theory more broadly writ

The need to communicate information effectively to a diverse, technically based audience is discussed. The fange of media available is surveyed, extending from formal verbal exchanges, through memos, computer printouts and films, to research reports. The importance of weighing required impact...

Relates that Intel invented the microprocessor which revolutionized computing and information technology and, unlike other rival semiconductor companies, Intel has dominated the sector for nearly two decades. Charts the history of Intel, and the core economic factors within the industry, and...