Understanding American Politics and Government, Brief Edition

Understanding American Politics and Government, Brief Edition
Author: John J. Coleman
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: United States
ISBN: 9780205829323

Updated in a new 2nd edition, Understanding American Politics and Government provides students with a substantive foundation on the fundamentals of our government while enlisting them to become more discerning consumers of political information, better decision-makers and more effective citizens. Using a journalistic, example-rich narrative, this unique text schools students in the building blocks of good social science by distinguishing between the concepts of "correlation" and "causation." *The Brief version of this text contains abbreviated coverage of all the major topic areas*

Understanding American Politics and Government

Understanding American Politics and Government
Author: John J. Coleman
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: United States
ISBN: 9780205829330

New to the 2nd edition: Learning Objectives help you efficiently preview, study, and review key chapter concepts. New case studies on topics ranging from the Tea Party to "Race to the Top" to gays in the military show the immediate relevance of constitutional concerns to contemporary culture. An annotated version of the Constitution now appears between Chapters 3 and 4 of the text, providing you with straightforward language to understand constitutional provisions. To help you understand, analyze, and apply founding principles, annotated versions of the Declaration of Independence, Federalist 10, and Federalist 51 appear in the Appendix. Critical thinking questions now accompany many of the photos and figures, encouraging you to reflect and analyze.

Understanding American Politics and Government

Understanding American Politics and Government
Author: John J. Coleman
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Longman
Total Pages: 688
Release: 2010-12-28
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780205029921

This edition features the exact same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole- punched, loose-leaf version. Books à la Carte also offer a great value for your students–this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Updated in a new 2nd edition, Understanding American Politics and Government provides students with a substantive foundation on the fundamentals of our government while enlisting them to become more discerning consumers of political information, better decision-makers and more effective citizens. Using a journalistic, example-rich narrative, this unique text schools students in the building blocks of good social science by distinguishing between the concepts of “correlation” and “causation.” *The Brief version of this text contains abbreviated coverage of all the major topic areas*

Understanding American Politics and Government, Texas Edition

Understanding American Politics and Government, Texas Edition
Author: John J. Coleman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-01-08
Genre: United States
ISBN: 9780205966462

Solve real-world puzzles like a political scientist This version of Understanding American Politics and Government, 2012 Election Edition includes all thirteen chapters from Gibson/Robison's Government and Politics in the Lone Star State, 8/e at a lower price point than the two books packaged together. It is available only through the Pearson Custom Library (PCL). To order, click here http://www.pearsoncustomlibrary.com/?lib=40&act=listbooks#book:344. PCL allows customers to create customized textbooks, giving students a more engaging and affordable education. Customers also have the option of purchasing the full text without customization in the Pearson Custom Library. For more information about customization opportunities, refer to www.pearsoncustomlibrary.com. Because this program is print-on-demand, printing will not start until we receive a purchase order from your bookstore. Please place your book order with the bookstore as soon as possible to ensure timely delivery. Please allow 2-4 weeks for your book to print. Additional time is required for outside content and/or packaging with other components.

Understanding American Politics and Government, Alternate Edition

Understanding American Politics and Government, Alternate Edition
Author: John J. Coleman
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-12-28
Genre: United States
ISBN: 9780205829347

Updated in a new 2nd edition, Understanding American Politics and Government provides students with a substantive foundation on the fundamentals of our government while enlisting them to become more discerning consumers of political information, better decision-makers and more effective citizens. Using a journalistic, example-rich narrative, this unique text schools students in the building blocks of good social science by distinguishing between the concepts of “correlation” and “causation.” *The Alternate version of this text does not contain the policy chapters found in the National version*

Understanding American Politics and Government

Understanding American Politics and Government
Author: Bryan Reece
Publisher: Pearson
Total Pages:
Release: 2008-12-09
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780205696307

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Dictionary of American Government and Politics

Dictionary of American Government and Politics
Author: Duncan Watts
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2010-01-31
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0748635025

This Dictionary offers a fresh, up-to-date look at US government and politics, explaining and where necessary demystifying the key terms used in discussion of the political system.Major figures, events, ideas, movements and Supreme Court cases relevant to a study of the American political system are included with the aim of allowing readers to develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of the area. The Dictionary also raises key issues and areas of contention and academic debate.Coverage is comprehensive, with c.400 entries, each providing analysis of the subject. Terms are presented in an A-Z format with cross-referencing where appropriate.

Understanding US/UK Government and Politics

Understanding US/UK Government and Politics
Author: Duncan Watts
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2003
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780719067211

Understanding US/UK government and politics is a further volume in the Understanding Politics series. It is written specifically for A2 students and covers the comparative dimension of advanced level study. It closely follows the syllabuses of the main examination boards, being especially helpful for those requiring a direct comparison between the two political systems. Clear and accessible in style, it offers invaluable insights into the similarities and differences between British and American politics. These are summarised in useful boxes at the end of each chapter, where there are also det.