American Government: Political Development and Institutional Change - Couverture souple

Jillson, Cal

 
9781138783669: American Government: Political Development and Institutional Change
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1138783668 ISBN 13 : 9781138783669
Editeur : Routledge, 2015

Synopsis

Features of this Innovative Text

The 8th edition of this well-respected text features the 2014 midterm Congressional elections, the latest on Obama’s presidency, important Supreme Court decisions, the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, and other timely updates. An increased attention to media in politics runs through the book.

  • Key learning objectives at the beginning of every chapter focus students on central points to watch for.

  • "The Constitution Today" chapter opening vignettes illustrate the importance of conflicting views on constitutional principles.

  • Key terms defined in the margins on the page where they appear help students study important concepts.

  • Colorful figures, photos, and tables help students visualize important information.

  • "Let’s Compare" boxes analyze how functions of government and political participation work in other countries―now framed by new critical thinking questions.

  • Reformatted "Pro & Con" boxes bring to life a central debate in each chapter and highlight competing perspectives.

  • End-of-chapter summaries, suggested readings, and web resources help students master the material and guide them to further critical investigation of important concepts and topics.

  • "Struggling towards Democracy" discussion questions now do more to provoke critical thinking through examining the "then and now" of democracy in America.

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À propos de l'auteur

Cal Jillson is Professor in the Department of Political Science at Southern Methodist University. His recent books include Lone Star Tarnished: A Critical Look at Texas Politics and Public Policy; Texas Politics: Governing the Lone Star State; Pursuing the American Dream: Opportunity and Exclusion Over Four Centuries; Pathways to Democracy: The Political Economy of Democratic Transitions; and The Dynamics of American Politics. Jillson is a frequent media commentator on Texas and national politics.

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Éditeur
Routledge
Date d'édition
2015
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1138783668
ISBN 13 
9781138783669
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
670
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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ISBN 10 :  1138647330 ISBN 13 :  9781138647336
Editeur : Routledge, 2015
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