Author : Theodore J. Lowi
Publisher : W. W. Norton
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,12 MB
Release : 2018-12-17
Category : United States
ISBN : 9780393674934
A fresh, accessible perspective on the fundamentals
Author : James Q. Wilson
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,71 MB
Release : 2010-03-05
Category :
ISBN : 9780495897989
Author : James A. Morone
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,4 MB
Release : 2016
Category : United States
ISBN : 9780190216733
Challenge your students to ENGAGE in the conversation and process; THINK about the ideas, history, structure, and function; and DEBATE the merits of American government and politics in the 21st century. In a storytelling approach that weaves contemporary examples together with historical context, By the People: Debating American Government, Brief Second Edition, explores the themes and ideas that drive the great debates in American government and politics. It introduces students to big questions like Who governs? How does our system of government work? What does government do? and Who are we? By challenging students with these questions, the text gets them to think about, engage with, and debate the merits of U.S. government and politics. Ideal for professors who prefer a shorter text, By the People, Brief Second Edition, condenses the content of the comprehensive edition while also preserving its essential insights, organization, and approach. Approximately 20% shorter and less expensive than its parent text, the full-color Brief Second Edition features a more streamlined narrative and is enhanced by its own unique supplements package. ENGAGE * -By the Numbers- boxes containing fun facts help frame the quizzical reality of American politics and government * -See For Yourself- features enable students to connect with the click of a smart phone to videos and other interactive online content THINK * Chapter One introduces students to seven key American ideas, which are revisited throughout the text * -The Bottom Line- summaries conclude each chapter section, underscoring the most important aspects of the discussion DEBATE * -What Do You Think?- boxes encourage students to use their critical-thinking skills and debate issues in American government * Four major themes, in the form of questions to spark debate, are presented to students in Chapter One and appear throughout the text
Author : Theodore J. Lowi
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,54 MB
Release : 2009
Category : United States
ISBN : 9780393113846
Based on the full edition of American Government:Power and Purpose, this brief text combines concise andup-to-date coverage of the central topics in American governmentwith compelling critical analysis. Offering an array of learningtools, the 2008 Election Update Edition uses a refined pedagogicalapparatus to help students approach politics and governmentanalytically. KEY FEATURES o More flexibility to assign supplementaryreadings. The Brief Tenth edition is the perfect choice for instructors whowant the flexibility to assign readings that go beyond thetextbook. Access to the Norton American Politics Online Reader isfree with each new copy, offering an affordable way to providestudents with a range of readings to complement the textbook.Special package prices are also available with Norton''s otherreaders in American government, The Enduring Debate andFaultlines. o More, and more thoughtful, pedagogy thanother brief texts. Several helpful features appear in each chapter to help studentslearn and review. New ''Analyzing the Evidence'' units use boldgraphics to show students ''how we know what we know'' about certainpolitical phenomena. ''Core of the Analysis'' boxes on the first pageof every chapter preview the chapter''s analysis. ''In Brief'' boxes are unique to the briefedition and at least one appears in each chapter. The boxessummarize fundamental material in the chapter and have proveninvaluable in preparing for exams, according to reviewers. ''Key Terms'' are boldface in the text anddefined in the margin. Numerous figures and tables appear in everychapter. New single-column design is easier toread. Online reader icons next to citations indicateworks that are represented in the Norton American Politics OnlineReader. STUDENT RESOURCES The Norton American Politics Online Reader American Government draws on contemporary research andkey scholarship to present the field as political scientistsunderstand it today. The Norton American Politics Online Readerincludes over100 important recent articles and foundational works cited inAmerican Government. Perfect for supplementary readingassignments and special projects, an icon next to the citation inthe text indicates that a reading is available in the onlinereader. Student StudySpace The StudySpace student Web site reinforces the analyticalframework of American Government in a proven, task-oriented studyplan. Each chapter is arranged according to the effective Organize,Learn, and Connect pedagogy: o Organize-This sectioncontains: o Progress Reports to help studentsorganize their study time. o Chapter Summaries and Outlines thathelp students prepare for readings and tests. o Links to the ebook, whichintegrates online review materials with the book. o Learn-This section contains: o Diagnostic Quizzes that helpstudents study for midterms and finals. o Vocabulary Flashcards thatreinforce knowledge of key terms presented in the text. o Connect-This sectioncontains: o Politics in the News RSS Feed-Abi-weekly RSS feed of New York Times articles, annotated by PaulGronke (Reed College) helps students keep up-to-date with thelatest political news. o Analyzing the EvidenceExercises-These interactive exercises are based on the new''Analyzing the Evidence'' units in the text, which explain thesignificance of the data and the basic methodology that politicalscientists use to analyze the data INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES PowerPoint Lecture Slides, Test Bank and an Instructor''sManual.
Author : Glen Krutz
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,42 MB
Release : 2023-05-12
Category :
ISBN : 9781738998470
Black & white print. American Government 3e aligns with the topics and objectives of many government courses. Faculty involved in the project have endeavored to make government workings, issues, debates, and impacts meaningful and memorable to students while maintaining the conceptual coverage and rigor inherent in the subject. With this objective in mind, the content of this textbook has been developed and arranged to provide a logical progression from the fundamental principles of institutional design at the founding, to avenues of political participation, to thorough coverage of the political structures that constitute American government. The book builds upon what students have already learned and emphasizes connections between topics as well as between theory and applications. The goal of each section is to enable students not just to recognize concepts, but to work with them in ways that will be useful in later courses, future careers, and as engaged citizens. In order to help students understand the ways that government, society, and individuals interconnect, the revision includes more examples and details regarding the lived experiences of diverse groups and communities within the United States. The authors and reviewers sought to strike a balance between confronting the negative and harmful elements of American government, history, and current events, while demonstrating progress in overcoming them. In doing so, the approach seeks to provide instructors with ample opportunities to open discussions, extend and update concepts, and drive deeper engagement.
Author : Steffen W. Schmidt
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,93 MB
Release : 2016-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781305499041
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY: BRIEF EDITION, 2016-2017, shows you how easily and effectively you can participate in the political process. New features, up-to-date political news and analysis, and a great price make this text a top seller. Praised for its succinct format, balanced coverage, clarity, and readability, this book examines all the key concepts of American government, while providing interesting student-oriented features that further convey what active citizenship means. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Author : Scott Abernathy
Publisher : Macmillan Higher Education
Page : 1717 pages
File Size : 37,66 MB
Release : 2018-12-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1319208843
This new offering from AP® teacher Karen Waples and college professor Scott Abernathy is tailor-made to help teachers and students transition to the redesigned AP® U. S. Government and Politics course. Carefully aligned to the course framework, this brief book is loaded with instructional tools to help you and your students meet the demands of the new course, such as integrated skills instruction, coverage of required cases and documents, public policy threaded throughout the book, and AP® practice after every chapter and unit, all in a simple organization that will ease your course planning and save you time. We’ve got you covered! With a program specifically tailored for the new AP® framework and exam. With a brief student edition that students will read and enjoy. With pedagogy and features that prepare students for the AP® exam like no other book on the market. With a teacher edition and resources that save you time in transitioning to the new course. With professional development to help you transition your instruction.
Author : Kathleen Sears
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 14,31 MB
Release : 2016-09-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1440598460
The ultimate crash course in how the US government works—and how it got that way—from the Continental Congress to the Iowa Caucus. Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy details of government into tedious discourse that would put even the president to sleep. American Government 101 cuts out the boring explanations, and instead provides a hands-on lesson that keeps you engaged as you learn. From the backstory of the Constitution to the institution of the Electoral College, this primer is packed with hundreds of entertaining tidbits and concepts to help you learn about how the government of the United States actually works. So whether you want to learn about how policies and laws are created, or just want to become a better-informed voter, American Government 101 has all the answers—even the ones you didn’t know you were looking for.
Author : Robert J. Mckeever
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 38,38 MB
Release : 2014-07-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1317873351
A Brief Introduction to American Politicsprovides a coherent and succinct account of how contemporary American politics blends enduring principles with the realities and demands of the present day. Beginning with a brief overview of American society today, the book introduces the constitutional framework of American politics and the fluid concept and practice of federalism. It also covers the major features of the representative process, looking at both elections and main players such as parties, interest groups, and the media. Chapters on the major institutions of the federal government - the presidency, the Congress, and the Supreme Court – examines how they are simultaneously independent and constrained by each other. Chapters on domestic and foreign policy demonstrate how government and politics work in connection with the system’s main outputs. A Brief Introduction to American Politicsis a shorter version of Politics USA and is intended for students who need an introduction to the essential features of the American political system.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 32,65 MB
Release : 2005
Category : United States
ISBN : 9780495096764
