This comprehensive reader for the American government course provides articles and commentary from a broad array of political commentators and practitioners. Readings are arranged topically to match the typical organization of the American government course, but a cross-referenced table of contents allows instructors and students to find resources and make connections across the chapters. Features: * Unifying theme of governance emphasizes the interaction between governmental institutions and non-governemental aspects of U.S. policy, such as political parties, the media, the economy, and state and local governemtns. * Both conservative and liberal positions are well represented throughout by a broad selection of both classic readings and lively journalistic selections. * Coverage of corruption and abuse of power, as well as coverage of alternative futures provides perspectives often missing in political readers. * Introductory essays for each of 16 sections provide a broad context and background for reading. * Key concepts offer easy review of important terms used in each selection. * Chapter Headnotes provide a one or two paragraph introduction to each selection.
* Points to Ponder follow each selection and give students directions for further thought.
- ISBN10 015501000X
- ISBN13 9780155010000
- Publish Date 1 November 1997
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 23 October 2014
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc
- Imprint Brooks/Cole
- Format Paperback
- Pages 660
- Language English