American Government: Post-Inaugural Edition
American Government: Post-Inaugural Edition
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"I believe the idea of a myth versus reality approach is extremely effective and used properly throughout the textbook."
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Book Description
Distinguished by its myth vs. reality framework American Government encourages students to address their preconceptions about government and think critically about the US political system. The authors have also revised the narrative and added more pedagogy, making it more accessible to students. The new edition focuses on people's changing perceptions of American government, while providing updated coverage on the media, public opinion, the Supreme Court, and domestic and international policy.
Updates to the Seventh Edition include a reorganized Chapter 14, Domestic Policy and Policymaking, which now includes discussions of education and environmental policies, as well as economic and social welfare issues; and updates to Chapter 15, Foreign and Defense Policy, to reflect changes since the start of the "War on Terrorism."
- New! Focus Questions center students' attention on key issues discussed and emphasize the thematic framework of the text.
- New! Politics in Action boxes encourage students to think about the everyday applications of politics and highlight the realities of the political process.
- A Net Work section at the end of every chapter lists significant web resources.
- Myth in Popular Culture boxes call attention to the way different outlets of popular culture, such as movies, cartoons, and music, reflect and shape myths about the function of government and politics.
- Closer to Home boxes focus on issues in local politics such as state Constitutions, social services, education, civil rights, and liberties.
American Government: Post-Inaugural Edition,Alan R. Gitelson,Robert L. Dudley,Melvin J. Dubnick,Houghton Mifflin Company,0618311947,Civics & Citizenship,General,Political Science,Politics / Current Events,Politics and government,Politics/International Relations,Textbooks,United States
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