Author : Robert P. Watson
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,69 MB
Release : 2005-01-10
Category : Political participation
ISBN : 9780757515729
Debating the Issues: American Government and Politics, by Robert Watson, is the perfect supplemental text to get students to both debate the issues and think critically about politics and governance. Designed for both introductory and advanced courses in American government or American politics, this book features a collection of 30 debates including both enduring, central questions in Political Science and current issues taken straight from the headlines.
Author : David T. Canon
Publisher : W. W. Norton
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 32,63 MB
Release : 2017-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780393603446
A brief, debate-style reader that engages students in today's political debates.
Author : Bruce Miroff
Publisher :
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 20,76 MB
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 9780618054558
This supplementary text offers two readings per chapter organized in a debate-style format, representing opposing viewpoints. The straightforward, thought-provoking presentation facilitates class discussion. Debate topics include Public Opinion: The American People and War, Civil Liberties and War: Debating the USA Patriot Act, Debating the Deficit and the Size of Government, Economic Equality: A Threat to Democracy? and U.S. Foreign Policy After September 11: American Hegemony or International Cooperation?
Author : John Prados
Publisher : Potomac Books, Inc.
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 32,83 MB
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 159797174X
Examines the debates surrounding the end of the Cold War
Author : Alexandra Plows
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 11,7 MB
Release : 2010-07-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1134057865
Debating Human Genetics examines contemporary public debate on emerging developments in medical genetics, including cloning, gene therapy, gene patenting, biobanks, genetic testing and screening, and pharmacogenomics.
Author : Robert F. Durant
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 21,97 MB
Release : 2012-10-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1466502363
Dialog between practitioners and academics has increasingly become the exception rather than the rule in contemporary public administration circles. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, Debating Public Administration: Management Challenges, Choices, and Opportunities tackles some of the major management challenges, choices, and opportunities of the twenty-first century facing public managers across various subfields of public administration. Informed by contemporary pressures on public managers to reconceptualize purpose, redefine administrative rationality, recapitalize human assets, reengage resources, and revitalize democratic constitutionalism, the book offers students, practitioners, and researchers an opportunity to take stock and ponder the future of practice and research in public administration. Organized by three sets of major management challenges facing the field—Rethinking Administrative Rationality in a Democratic Republic, Recapitalizing Organizational Capacity, and Reconceptualizing Institutions for New Policy Challenges—the book takes an uncommon approach to the study of these topics. In it, leading practitioners and academics comment on condensed versions of articles appearing in the Theory to Practice feature of Public Administration Review (PAR) from 2006 through 2011. The authors and commentators focus on some of the best current research, draw lessons from that literature for practice, and identify gaps in research that need to be addressed. They expertly draw out themes, issues, problems, and prospects, providing bulleted lessons and practical takeaways. This makes the book a unique one-stop resource for cross-disciplinary, cross-sectoral, and cross-professional exchanges on contemporary challenges.
Author : Bruce Waller
Publisher : Pearson
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,28 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Discourse ethics
ISBN : 9780205924257
Facilitate honest, thoughtful and respectful consideration of controversial questions An exciting first edition, Congenial Debates on Controversial Questions is designed to promote careful and vigorous yet congenial and respectful examination of a wide range of controversial ethical issues. It is unique in focusing attention on two steps that are essential prior to productive consideration of controversial questions: First, the elimination of Straw Man distortions that cause students to not only talk past one another but also to have a very negative view of those with whom they disagree; and second, the importance of understanding that those on the opposing side have legitimate and important concerns that can be understood and appreciated even by those who strongly disagree with their position. With those problems cleared away, students can approach these difficult questions with openness to the best arguments on both sides: not with the goal of "meeting in the middle," but of honestly appreciating the actual issues and the complexities of those issues. Congenial Debates on Controversial Questions is organized around 15 major current issues, including the most vigorously debated contemporary social issues, such as abortion, capital punishment, drug legalization, immigration, same-sex marriage, church/state relations, the social responsibilities of corporations, and animal rights. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: Recognize the misinformation and Straw Man arguments in daily conversations. Explore new perspectives on examining difficult issues. Gain an honest appreciation of the best points of differing views. NOTE: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase the text with MySearchLab, order the package ISBN: 0205928277 / 9780205928279 Congenial Debates on Controversial Questions Plus MySearchLab with eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205239927 / 9780205239924 MySearchLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card 0205924255 / 9780205924257 Congenial Debates on Controversial Questions
Author : Henry L. Tischler
Publisher : Pearson
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 24,19 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Social Science
ISBN :
Each volume in the Debating Points series is designed to introduce the reader to some of the most highly contested issues in a field of study. Within each chapter, each issue is presented by two reputable sources in a concise fashion. The material is edited to help the instructor encourage students to engage in critical thinking and carefully considered debate. As students grapple with the complexity of each debate, they gain a new understanding and clarification of the topic. The Debating Points series complements the learning that takes place in textbooks and lectures by asking students to apply the knowledge they have gained from these other sources.
Author : Leonard A. Steverson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 20,87 MB
Release : 2018-09-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1351388657
Debating Social Problems emphasizes the process of debate as a means of addressing social problems and helps students engage in active learning. The debate format covers sensitive material in a way that encourages students to talk about this material openly in class. This succinct text includes activities that promote critical thinking and includes examples from current events.
Author : International Debate Education Association
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,47 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Debates and debating
ISBN : 9781617700774
An invaluable resource for debaters, this book provides background, arguments and resources on over 110 debate topics in areas as diverse as business, science and technology, environment, politics, religion, culture and education. All topics have been updated and new topics added for this edition. Among the new topics are:
