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American Corrections In Brief (Second Edition)
by George F. Cole Todd R. Clear Michael D. Reisig Carolyn PetrosinoA condensed, more accessible version of the best-selling corrections book on the market, AMERICAN CORRECTIONS IN BRIEF, 2nd Edition, introduces readers to the dynamics of corrections. Complete with valuable career-based material, insightful guest speakers, illuminating real-world cases, and uniquely even-handed treatment of institutional and community sanctions, the book examines the U.S. correctional system from the perspectives of both the corrections worker and the offender, providing readers with a well-rounded, balanced introduction to corrections.
American Courts: Process and Policy (6th edition)
by Lawrence BaumThis highly respected text by leading scholar Lawrence Baum provides thorough descriptions of the courts and their activities; explanations of what courts do, how people within them behave, and how they relate to the rest of the political system; and an evaluation of the courts' work. The best-seller for political science or pre-law courses in the judicial process or judicial politics, American Courts is the most comprehensive, current, and accessible text in its market.
American Criminal Procedure: Cases and Commentary (10th Edition)
by Daniel J. Capra Stephen A. SaltzburgThis new edition of the classic casebook contains detailed and authoritative commentary, extensive discussion of practical problems, highlighted treatment of selected recent lower-court cases, full consideration of Supreme Court cases, and questions that challenge the conceptions and analytical powers of law students. New features include the addition of more headnotes; full case treatment of important new Supreme Court cases; and consideration of how Bill of Rights protections have been affected and limited in the aftermath of 9/11. The new edition also includes additional scholarly commentary on such topics as the exclusionary rule, Miranda, and jury nullification. The authors have made a concerted attempt to make the book as lean and as user-friendly as possible, without sacrificing content that will challenge both the student and the professor.
American Democracy Now (3rd Edition)
by Brigid Callahan Harrison Jean Wahl Harris Michelle D. DeardorffAmerican Democracy Now, compiled to aid students through the learning process for the American Government. its uniquely collated to achieve better performance on the students, with specific objectives, as it engages the them in the course as well as become better citizens
American Democracy Now (AP American Democracy)
by Brigid Callahan Harrison Jean Wahl Harris Michelle D. DeardorffNIMAC-sourced textbook
American Democracy Now (Third Edition)
by Jean Harris Brigid Harrison Michelle DeardorffIncrease student performance, student engagement, and critical analysis skills with the third edition of American Democracy Now. This program is available with GinA, an educational game in which students learn American Government by doing, as well as McGraw-Hill's LearnSmart, an adaptive questioning tool proven to increase content comprehension and improve student results. Unique to this program, American Democracy Now 3e is a student-centered text focused on student performance. This contemporary approach and design, coupled with market-leading digital products, make this an ideal solution to course goals.
American Democracy Now, AP Edition
by Jean Harris Brigid Harrison Michelle Deardorff Nicole Reale Lisa Ellison Douglas ZywiolNIMAC-sourced textbook
American Democracy Now: AP Edition
by Rebecca Small Brigid Callahan Harrison Jean Wahl Harris Michelle D. DeardorffNIMAC-sourced textbook
American Destiny: Narrative of a Nation (Fourth Edition), Volume 1
by Mark C. Carnes John A. GarratyAmerican Destiny's mission is to show readers how history connects to the experiences and expectations that mark their lives. The authors pursue that mission through a variety of distinctive features, including American Lives essays and Re-Viewing the Past movie essays.
American Destiny: Since 1865 (2nd edition)
by Mark C. Carnes John A. GarratyDrawing on a political historical framework, this text examines the political, social, economic, and cultural developments that have shaped the United States. Carnes (history, Barnard College) and Garraty (history, emeritus, Columbia University) begin the story with the crossing of the Bering Strait and cover events as recent as the attack on the World Trade Center and subsequent "War on Terror." Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
American Economic History
by Louis P. Cain Jonathan R. T. HughesIn simple, elegant language, Hughes and Cain walk students through four centuries of political, social, and economic history, with a focus on laws and institutions and an emphasis on current economic topics that reflects the latest scholarship. Rich in both quantitative techniques and economic theory, American Economic History demonstrates how an understanding of our past can illuminate economic issues that face society today and in the future.
American Film: A History
by Jon Lewis<p>Written by a top scholar in the field, American Film: A History gives students a thorough understanding of the fascinating intersection of artistry and economics in Hollywood cinema from the beginning of film history to the present. <p>A beautiful book and a brisk read, American Film is the most enjoyable and interesting overview of the history of American filmmaking available. Focused on aspects of the film business that are of perennial interest to undergraduates, this book will engage students from beginning to end.</p>
American Foreign Policy: Past, Present, and Future (Eleventh Edition)
by Glenn P. HastedtGlenn Hastedt’s clear and succinct introduction to the field prepares students to think about America’s changing role in the world and to develop the critical thinking skills needed to participate in the debate about the conduct and content of American foreign policy. He begins by asking “What do we mean by foreign policy and what is the national interest?” Next, Hastedt looks to the past and examines the defining experiences that have helped to shape American foreign policy today. Third, he looks at how American foreign policy is made in the current hyperpartisan political climate. Here Hastedt examines the various institutions and how they come together to make policy, as well as the policy instruments available to decision makers. And finally, he encourages students to wonder, “What’s next?” <p><p> The eleventh edition reflects the latest headlines, including more extensive discussions of hybrid warfare, cyber wars, drones, and an assessment of Obama’s foreign policy. There are new case studies on ISIS, authorization of force resolutions, women in combat, the climate agreement, the Iran nuclear agreement, Obama’s opening to Cuba, and the future of COIN. And new Historical Lessons boxes feature the War Powers Act, the integration of the military, the Kyoto Agreement, NAFTA, and Afghanistan.
American Foreign Relations Since 1898 (Uncovering The Past: Documentary Readers In American History)
by Jeremi SuriThis volume brings together more than 50 documents which examine foreign policy not only in terms of leaders and states, but also through social movements, cultures, ideas, and images, to provide comprehensive understanding of how Americans have interacted with the wider world since 1898. <p><p> Draws together over 50 primary documents to give readers a first-hand account of the people and events that shaped the foreign policy of the United States <p> Incorporates documents relating not only to leaders and states, but also to social movements, cultures, ideas, and images <p> Highlights the diverse range of contributors to debates about American foreign policy, from presidents to protesters, students to singers <p> Includes a comprehensive introduction to the subject and headnotes for each document written by the editor, as well as a bibliography for further study
American Government
by Robert TaggartDesigned for use in differentiated classrooms, this integrated curriculum unit uses simple language to deliver core content supportive of NCSS standards. <p><p> Key learnings: government organization (all levels), development of American democracy, the election process, how court decisions have shaped government. Reading level: grade 4. Interest level: grades 6-12. JWW282.
American Government (National Geographic American Government Series)
by National Geographic LearningNIMAC-sourced textbook
American Government (Third Edition)
by Bob Jones University Press Staff Timothy Dean KeeseeIn the American Government Student Text, 3rd ed. , your student will learn about essential features of American government, from its historical and scriptural foundations to detailed analysis of its inner workings. The course provides an overview of changes and developments in our government with an emphasis on the U. S. Constitution and current events. It is organized for use in either a one- or two-semester course. The third edition of American Government contains a new chapter on state and local governments as well as Christian worldview boxes that are designed to help students think scripturally and critically about governmental issues. - Publisher.
American Government 2012
by McGraw-HillPublished annually at the start of each year,Am Govprovides unmatched currency and is the first student-centered American Government text. It provides instructors who normally choose a big, brief, or essentials text with scholarly, succinct, and conventionally organized core content. A magazine format engages students and motivates active participation in our democracy (all this, and at a price that students prefer). Painstaking student and instructor reviews, surveys, and focus groups; as well as ethnographic research into student study behaviors, preferences, and needs, makeAm Govthe product of serious scholarship. Am Govbrings serious fun to American Government through its quality, currency, features, and format.
American Government 2e
by OpenStaxAmerican Government 2e is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of the single-semester American Government course. This title includes innovative features designed to enhance student learning, including Insider Perspective features and a Get Connected module that shows students how they can get engaged in the political process. The book provides an important opportunity for students to learn the core concepts of American Government and understand how those concepts apply to their lives and the world around them.
American Government In Black And White: Diversity And Democracy
by Steven C. Tauber Paula D. McClainAmerican Government in Black and White: Diversity and Democracy, Fourth Edition, covers all of the standard topics found in an Introduction to American Government text while also speaking to today's students who want to examine how racial inequality has shaped-and will continue to shape-who we are and what we believe. Authors Paula D. McClain and Steven C. Tauber address issues of inequality in major facets of American government, including the U.S. Constitution, key political institutions, and the making of public policy. Engaging the original voices of racial and ethnic actors in our nation's history, the text shows how to measure and evaluate the importance of equality in America, from its founding up to today.
American Government Institutions and Policies 15th AP Edition
by James Q. Wilson Matthew Levendusky John J. Dilulio Meena BoseThe reputable authors of AMERICAN GOVERNMENT: INSTITUTIONS AND POLICIES combine excellent scholarship with practical examples and insight to create a text that is a clear and approachable tool for any student trying to understand American government. The book highlights current issues while being focused on the importance of institutions, the historical development of governmental procedures, actors, and polities, as well as who governs in the United States and to what ends.
American Government Pacemaker (3rd Edition)
by Jane PetlinksiThis book will give you a basic understanding of the system of government of the United States. First you will learn about the roots of the government. You will discover that the United States system reflects some principles of government that are thousands of years old. Then you will learn how federal, state, and local governments work, independently and cooperatively, for the good of all citizens. Perhaps most importantly, you will learn about the freedoms and rights guaranteed to all United States citizens.
American Government Roots and Reform (2011 National Edition)
by Larry J. Sabato Karen J. O'Connor Alixandra B. YanusUpdated in a new 2011 edition, American Government: Roots and Reform provides the historical context students need to understand our government and the most crucial and controversial issues affecting the nation in the 21st century. This bestselling book has been extensively revised to provide in-depth coverage of President Barrack Obama's first two years in office and the 111thCongress, the 2010 congressional elections, continued concerns related to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and domestic concerns related to health care reform and the economy.