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American Political Thought: An Invitation
by Ken KerschHow do Americans think about foundational political questions? Covering the full span of U.S. history, American Political Thought: An Invitation offers a lively yet sophisticated overview of the nature and dynamics of American Political Thought for students and general readers alike. Award-winning scholar Ken Kersch’s engaging introduction situates the key debates in their historical, political and cultural context. He introduces the touchstone frameworks and ideas that are both deeply ingrained and yet have been actively re-made in a country that has spent 250 years of shifting circumstances battling over their real-world implications. Covering thinkers ranging from Jefferson to Rawls, Du Bois to Audre Lorde, he examines the ambiguities of the purportedly ‘consensus’ American principles of liberty, equality, and democracy as well as addressing questions ranging from ‘What are the foundations of a legitimate political order?’ and ‘What is the appropriate role of government?’ to ‘What are the appropriate terms of full civic membership ?’ - and beyond. Politically balanced and inclusive, American Political Thought introduces the contested terrain concerning these core political questions as they were raised over the course of the USA’s often dramatic history.
American Political Thought: Readings and Materials
by Keith E. WhittingtonAmerican Political Thought: Readings and Materials presents a diverse collection of writings, speeches, judicial opinions, and other political documents, offering an introduction to the controversies and disputes that have mobilized Americans since the first settlements in North America. Ranging from the Colonial era to the present day and featuring both traditional readings and lesser known documents this reader takes a historical approach that helps students see how political, economic, and social conditions led to the development of specific political ideas. Each chapter includes a substantial introduction and each reading is enriched by headnotes and discussion questions.
American Political Thought: The Philosophic Dimension of American Statesmanship
by Richard G. Stevens Morton J. FrischThis book focuses on the political thought of American statesmen. These statesmen have had consistent and comprehensive views of the good of the country and their actions have been informed by those views. The editors argue that political life in America has been punctuated by three great crises in its history the crisis of the Founding, the crisis of the House Divided, and the crisis of the Great Depression.The Second World War was a crisis not just for America but for the whole of Western Civilization and, in the wake of that war, a new crisis arose which came to be called the "Cold War." Just when that gave the appearance of being resolved, the world reached a new juncture, a new crisis, which Samuel P. Huntington dubbed the "clash of civilizations." The statesmen having political responsibility in confronting the first three crises in America's history came as close to philosophic grasp of the problems of liberal democracy as one could demand from those embroiled in the active resolution of events. Their reflection of political philosophy in the full sense informed their actions.Since we cannot confidently explain the future, Aristotle warned us to call no man happy while he still lives. Thus the book, in its third edition, keeps to its settled pattern of dealing with settled matters. The preface to the third edition confronts the three later crises and, to the extent consistent with truth, attempts to relate them to the first three.
American Politicians Confront the Court
by Stephen M. EngelPoliticians have long questioned, or even been openly hostile to, the legitimacy of judicial authority, but that authority seems to have become more secure over time. What explains the recurrence of hostilities and yet the security of judicial power? Addressing this question anew, Stephen Engel points to the gradual acceptance of dissenting views of the Constitution, that is, the legitimacy and loyalty of stable opposition. Politicians' changing perception of the threat posed by opposition influenced how manipulations of judicial authority took shape. As politicians' views toward opposition changed over time, their approach toward the judiciary - where opposition could become entrenched - changed as well. Once opposition was no longer seen as a fundamental threat to the Constitution's survival, and multiple constitutional interpretations were considered legitimate, judicial power could be construed less as the seat of an illegitimate opposition and more as an instrument to achieve political ends. Politicians were more likely to harness it to serve their aims than to openly undermine its legitimacy. In short, conflicts between the elected branches and the judiciary have not subsided. They have changed form. They have shifted from measures that undermine judicial legitimacy to measures that harness judicial power for political ends. Engel's book brings our understanding of these manipulations into line with other developments, such as the establishment of political parties, the acceptance of loyal opposition, the development of different modes of constitutional interpretation, and the emergence of rights-based pluralism.
American Politics (First Edition): A Field Guide
by Jennifer L. Lawless Richard L. FoxA groundbreaking new approach builds skills for critical thinking and effective citizen engagement. Years of teaching and participating in politics have shown Jennifer Lawless and Richard Fox that students learn more if they’re engaged by what they’re learning, and they can put what they’re learning into practice by understanding how to participate. These principles come together in American Politics: A Field Guide. This unique text captivates students with provocative questions while helping to build the skills necessary for effective citizen engagement and political participation. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
American Politics - 2000 and beyond: 2000 And Beyond (Routledge Revivals Ser.)
by Alan GrantThis title was first published in 2000: An examination of some of the key themes and issues central to the understanding of the contemporary political scene in the USA at the beginning of the 21st century. Bringing together the work of a number of academics with expertise in the field, it focuses on the state of American democracy and the working of the nation's governmental and political institutions. The topics covered include: American society and the politics of "Balkanisation"; party politics in Congress since the Republican takeover of control; presidential power and the experience of the Clinton presidency; the making of foreign policy; the office of independent counsel after the Starr report; the Rehnquist Supreme Court in a post-civil rights era; the influence of the Christian right; the Republican Party policy agenda; campaign finance reform; elections, voting behaviour and campaigning; and the reshaping of the federal system.
American Politics Film Festival: Understanding US Politics through Film
by Thomas E.Cronin Michael A.GenoveseThis is an innovative and inspirational examination of films and documentaries that helps us explain the evolution of, struggles of, and aspirations of the American experiment. This book sorts politics into categories and then identifies films, TV shows, and documentaries that illuminate various aspects of that category. For each chapter, the authors list and discuss an impressive variety of films, documentaries, and television shows. This accessible book is designed for course use and general readers interested in how American politics and history has been portrayed in media.
American Politics For Dummies - UK
by Matthew Alan HillThe simplest way to get to grips with the American political system American Politics For Dummies is an engaging and accessible guide to the inner workings of the U.S. government, cutting through the political jargon, to give you the facts. The book begins with the basics, including government structure and processes, and later covers current events that make the news. The world of American politics can be bewildering to anyone not born and bred in the U.S.A. This plain-English guide is perfect whether you are a student or simply fascinated by the world's most powerful democracy. From the electoral process to 'special relationships', you discover all you need to know with American Politics For Dummies. • The birth of America – find out about the emergence of the US,from the ideas upon which America was founded to the creation of the US Constitution • Go government – understand the powers of the President, how Congress operates, the function of the Supreme Court and how US laws are created and passed • Party on – discover the ins and outs of elections and political parties, from the electoral process and the two-party system to the voting behaviour amongst Americans • One nation, many identities – get to understand the workings of a truly multicultural society • All the world’s a stage – grasp the grand strategy of the US to understand why the nation acts as it does in international politics 2014 kicks off the latest round of U.S. Congressional election and marks the beginning the 2016 Presidential election cycle. There will be headlines, there will be debate and there will be news. If you're looking to keep up and understand it all, American Politics For Dummies is a great place to start.
American Politics Today
by David T. Canon William T. BiancoAre your students cynical about conflict in American politics? Do they believe politicians generally fight for the sake of fighting, or to gain short-term advantage? Do they believe policy makers should simply set aside their differences and "listen to what the people want"? Bianco and Canon show students that conflict--and the compromise that is necessary to resolve it--is a normal, healthy part of the process that makes American democracy work.
American Politics Today
by David T. Canon William T. BiancoA student success approach to American government, updated for the 2024 Elections The concepts of democracy, liberty, and equality are central to understanding how American government works. But not all citizens experience the same opportunities for equality in these areas. The playing field is not even. The Eighth Edition, Election Update brings best-practices for engaging?all?students by enhancing the proven nut and bolts focus with new pedagogy that helps students draw connections between their reading assignments, their lived experiences, and American government. With a supportive and motivational ebook experience and robust online resources, instructors have the flexibility to build a course keyed to the unique needs of their students, creating a more equal opportunity for all to succeed. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
American Politics Today (Core Eighth Edition)
by David T. Canon William T. BiancoA student success approach to American government The concepts of democracy, liberty, and equality are central to understanding how American politics works. But not all citizens experience the same opportunities for equality in these areas. The playing field is not even. The Eighth Edition of?American Politics Today features a collaboration with two experts in teaching and learning, Cassandra Khatri (Lone Star College, University Park) and Cory Colby (Lone Star College, Tomball) to bring best-practices for engaging all students in the discussion of American government. By enhancing the proven nut and bolts focus of the explanations with new pedagogy they help students draw connections between their reading assignments, their lived experiences, and American government. With a new, supportive and motivational ebook experience, and robust online resources, instructors have the flexibility to build a course pathway keyed to the unique needs of their students, creating a more equal opportunity for all to succeed. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
American Politics Today (Core Seventh Edition)
by David T. Canon William T. BiancoPolitical knowledge matters Informed citizens need to distinguish fact from opinion, truth from fiction, and news from noise. This edition of American Politics Today provides students with even more tools they can use to cut through the clamor and understand how politics really works, including an infographic in the text that introduces best practices for evaluating political reports in the media. By breaking down the basics of American government into easily understood processes and procedures, and by teaching students how to assess sources of political information, students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to unpack the headlines and make sense of American politics now and in the future. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
American Politics Today (Eighth Edition)
by David T. Canon William T. BiancoA student success approach to American government The concepts of democracy, liberty, and equality are central to understanding how American politics works. But not all citizens experience the same opportunities for equality in these areas. The playing field is not even. The Eighth Edition of?American Politics Today features a collaboration with two experts in teaching and learning, Cassandra Khatri (Lone Star College, University Park) and Cory Colby (Lone Star College, Tomball) to bring best-practices for engaging all students in the discussion of American government. By enhancing the proven nut and bolts focus of the explanations with new pedagogy they help students draw connections between their reading assignments, their lived experiences, and American government. With a new, supportive and motivational ebook experience, and robust online resources, instructors have the flexibility to build a course pathway keyed to the unique needs of their students, creating a more equal opportunity for all to succeed. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
American Politics Today (Eighth Essentials Edition)
by David T. Canon William T. BiancoA student success approach to American government The concepts of democracy, liberty, and equality are central to understanding how American politics works. But not all citizens experience the same opportunities for equality in these areas. The playing field is not even. The Eighth Edition of?American Politics Today features a collaboration with two experts in teaching and learning, Cassandra Khatri (Lone Star College, University Park) and Cory Colby (Lone Star College, Tomball) to bring best-practices for engaging all students in the discussion of American government. By enhancing the proven nut and bolts focus of the explanations with new pedagogy they help students draw connections between their reading assignments, their lived experiences, and American government. With a new, supportive and motivational ebook experience, and robust online resources, instructors have the flexibility to build a course pathway keyed to the unique needs of their students, creating a more equal opportunity for all to succeed. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
American Politics Today (Essentials Seventh Edition)
by David T. Canon William T. BiancoPolitical knowledge matters Informed citizens need to distinguish fact from opinion, truth from fiction, and news from noise. This edition of American Politics Today provides students with even more tools they can use to cut through the clamor and understand how politics really works, including an infographic in the text that introduces best practices for evaluating political reports in the media. By breaking down the basics of American government into easily understood processes and procedures, and by teaching students how to assess sources of political information, students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to unpack the headlines and make sense of American politics now and in the future. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
American Politics Today (Fifth Edition)
by David T. Canon William T. BiancoThe Fifth Edition of American Politics Today is designed to show students the reality of politics today and how it connects to their own lives. New features--from chapter opening cases that address the kinds of questions students ask, to full-page graphics that illustrate key political processes--show students how politics works and why it matters. All components of the learning package--textbook, InQuizitive adaptive learning tool, and coursepack--are organized around specific chapter learning goals to ensure that students learn the nuts and bolts of American government.
American Politics Today (Full Seventh Edition)
by David T. Canon William T. BiancoPolitical knowledge matters Informed citizens need to distinguish fact from opinion, truth from fiction, and news from noise. This edition of American Politics Today provides students with even more tools they can use to cut through the clamor and understand how politics really works, including an infographic in the text that introduces best practices for evaluating political reports in the media. By breaking down the basics of American government into easily understood processes and procedures, and by teaching students how to assess sources of political information, students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to unpack the headlines and make sense of American politics now and in the future. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
American Politics Today 3rd Edition
by David T. Canon William T. BiancoPolitics is about conflict and compromise.<P> American Politics Today helps students understand the debates and controversies that they encounter in the news by emphasizing conflict and compromise as natural parts of politics. New book features--including highly visual "How It Works" infographics--show how the American political process resolves conflicts.
American Politics Today: Election Update
by David T. Canon William T. BiancoA student success approach to American government, updated for the 2024 Elections The concepts of democracy, liberty, and equality are central to understanding how American government works. But not all citizens experience the same opportunities for equality in these areas. The playing field is not even. The Eighth Edition, Election Update brings best-practices for engaging?all?students by enhancing the proven nut and bolts focus with new pedagogy that helps students draw connections between their reading assignments, their lived experiences, and American government. With a supportive and motivational ebook experience and robust online resources, instructors have the flexibility to build a course keyed to the unique needs of their students, creating a more equal opportunity for all to succeed.
American Politics Today: Election Update
by David T. Canon William T. BiancoA student success approach to American government, updated for the 2024 Elections The concepts of democracy, liberty, and equality are central to understanding how American government works. But not all citizens experience the same opportunities for equality in these areas. The playing field is not even. The Eighth Edition, Election Update brings best-practices for engaging?all?students by enhancing the proven nut and bolts focus with new pedagogy that helps students draw connections between their reading assignments, their lived experiences, and American government. With a supportive and motivational ebook experience and robust online resources, instructors have the flexibility to build a course keyed to the unique needs of their students, creating a more equal opportunity for all to succeed.
American Politics and Government Today: AP® Edition (AP® Edition)
by David T. Canon William T. BiancoA textbook built for the AP® U.S. Government and Politics course American Politics and Government Today teaches students exactly what they need to know to succeed in the AP® course and become informed citizens. The part structure and chapter organization clearly maps onto the five AP® U.S. Government and Politics units, for close alignment with the course framework. Integrated policy coverage throughout allows students to see how social, economic, and foreign policy all relate to real-life situations, while AP®-style multiple-choice questions and the full range of free-response questions offer students practice opportunities at the end of each chapter. AP® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this product/site. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
American Politics and Society
by David McKayNow in its ninth edition, this popular introduction tackles the most recent trends in American politics and society through explanation, analyses, and interpretations of government processes – adding valuable context for students by considering these procedures and developments from an international perspective. Fully updated to take account of the many recent developments in American politics and society – exploring developments characterized by the deepest ideological divisions in recent memory Features new chapters on the performance of the Obama presidency and the polarization of American politics Focuses on the divisive ideological climate that now dominates American politics and which was exemplified by the bitter and polarized 2016 presidential election campaign Benefits from a student-friendly style and design with numerous illustrations and a range of helpful pedagogical features, including chronologies, biographies, and definition boxes highlighting key concepts and controversial issues Offers thought-provoking insights into the social background to contemporary politics in America, while fully embracing the latest developments and considering these from a non-U.S. perspective
American Politics and Society
by David McKayProvides an up-to-date introduction and analysis of the US political scene written from a comparative perspective, newly revised and updated throughout American Politics and Society in an accessible introduction to the main institutions of the US federal government, discussing the most recent developments in broader economic, social, and comparative contexts. Now in its tenth edition, this popular textbook applies an international perspective to the relevance of historical trends, research findings in political science, and present-day governmental procedures, structures, and debates. Acclaimed author David McKay guides students through the complexities of the American political system while encouraging them to evaluate the widening ideological divide that now defines American political life and public discourse. Since the publication of the previous edition, America has undergone some of the most dramatic events in its history—from the COVID-19 pandemic, to the widespread protests against racial and economic injustice, to the aggressive populist rhetoric of Donald Trump, to the bitterly contested 2020 presidential election that culminated in the violent assault on the US Capitol. In this edition, the author addresses the escalating ideological conflict, the rise of extremism in the Republican Party, arguments over the proper role of government, the public’s expectations of politicians and political processes, and more. Offering valuable insights into both the social-political past and present of America, this classic textbook: Examines the policy process in such areas as civil rights, social policy, economic policy, the environment, and foreign policy Evaluates the performance of US government over the last decade and audits the broader American political system Encourages students to critically assess the US government in areas of democratic responsiveness and public accountability Compares international social-political perspectives to those that are uniquely American Discusses of the role of beliefs and values in American politics and how they influence broader society and economy Thanks to its clear and engaging narrative and its wealth of pedagogical features, American Politics and Society, Tenth Edition remains the ideal introductory textbook for courses exploring the institutions and processes of the US government and the most important events in the current American social and political landscape.
American Politics and Society
by David MckayNow in its eighth edition, this popular introduction tackles the most recent trends in American politics and society through explanation, analyses, and interpretations of government processes - adding valuable context for students by considering these procedures and developments from an international perspective.Fully updated to take account of the many recent developments in American politics and society - exploring one of the most turbulent political arenas witnessed in decades Features new chapters on environmental politics and the Obama presidencyShifts its focus from the gap between public expectations and government performance to the increasingly divisive ideological climate of America's political system Benefits from a student-friendly style and design with numerous illustrations and a range of helpful pedagogical features, including chronologies, biographies, and definition boxes highlighting key concepts and controversial issuesOffers thought-provoking insights into the social background to contemporary politics in America, while fully embracing the latest developments and considering these from a non-U.S. perspective
American Politics and the African American Quest for Universal Freedom
by Robert C. Smith Hanes Walton Sherri L. WallaceThis dynamic and comprehensive text from nationally renowned scholars continues to demonstrate the profound influence African Americans have had -- and continue to have -- on American politics. Through the use of two interrelated themes -- the idea of universal freedom and the concept of minority-majority coalitions -- the text demonstrates how the presence of Africans in the United States affected the founding of the Republic and its political institutions and processes. The authors show that through the quest for their own freedom in the United States, African Americans have universalized and expanded the freedoms of all Americans. New to the Eighth Edition A new co-author, Sherri L. Wallace, is renowned for her teaching, scholarship, and participation in APSA’s American government textbook assessment for coverage of race, ethnicity, and gender. She is the perfect addition following an election year that included female presidential candidates as well as candidates of color and issues focusing on racial tension and inequality. Offers a new Media Integration Guide for the first time. Provides the first overall assessment of the Obama administration in relation to domestic and foreign policy and racial politics in particular. Updated through the 2016 elections, connecting the Obama years with the new administration. Looks at candidates Hillary Clinton and Ben Carson in particular in relation to the themes of the book. Adds a new section on State Politics and Elections. Includes new sections on intersectionality dealing with issues of race, gender and sexuality; LGBT issues as another manifestation of the struggle for universal freedom; a discussion of the "Black Lives Matter" movement; and a new section focusing on the changing character of black ethnicity as result of increased immigration from Africa and the Caribbean. Discusses the way in which race contributed to the polarization of American politics; the connections to the Tea Party; and the Obama Presidency and the 2016 presidential campaign as the most polarized since the advent of polling. Previews the impact of the Trump Administration on matters of race and ethnicity.