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Understanding American Politics and Government
by John J Coleman, Professor Kenneth M Goldstein, and Professor in American Politics William G Howell
A better teaching and learning experience This program provides a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here's how: * Personalize Learning-The New MyPoliSciLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. MyPoliSciLab is now compatible with BlackBoard! * Engage Students-The stunning visual design engages students in the text. * Improve Critical Thinking- Learning objectives in every chapter help students focus on important topics. * Analyze Current Events-Coverage of the 2012 elections keeps the study of politics relevant and shows how political scientists look at the development of the American political system. * Support Instructors- A full supplements package including the Class Preparation Tool in the New MyPoliSciLab is available.
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Understanding American Politics and Government, Brief Edition
by John J Coleman, Kenneth M. Goldstein, and William G Howell
Updated in a new 2nd edition, Understanding American Politics and Government provides students with a substantive foundation on the fundamentals of our government while enlisting them to become more discerning consumers of political information, better decision-makers and more effective citizens. Using a journalistic, example-rich narrative, this unique text schools...
Read moreUpdated in a new 2nd edition, Understanding American Politics and Government provides students with a substantive foundation on the fundamentals of our government while enlisting them to become more discerning consumers of political information, better decision-makers and more effective citizens. Using a journalistic, example-rich narrative, this unique text schools students in the building blocks of good social science by distinguishing between the concepts of "correlation" and "causation."
*The Brief version of this text contains abbreviated coverage of all the major topic areas*
Understanding American Politics and Government, 2012 Election Edition
by John J Coleman, Kenneth M. Goldstein, and William G Howell
Solve real-world puzzles like a political scientist
Understanding American Politics and Government, 2012 Election Edition introduces students to the basic tools used by political scientists. It guides students through the fundamentals of government and helps them see why events really happen in politics. Consistently showing the...
Read moreSolve real-world puzzles like a political scientist
Understanding American Politics and Government, 2012 Election Edition introduces students to the basic tools used by political scientists. It guides students through the fundamentals of government and helps them see why events really happen in politics. Consistently showing the difference between "causation" and "correlation," this text presents American government as a field full of interesting questions and puzzles that all citizens must explore. The book draws heavily on real-world politics to help students think more critically about their political beliefs and actions.
This text features full integration with the New MyPoliSciLab. MyPoliSciLab includes a wide array of resources to encourage students to look at American politics like a political scientist and analyze current political issues. Political Explorer lets students play the role of a political scientist by investigating issues through interactive data. Core Concept videos discuss the big ideas in each chapter and apply them to key political issues. Simulations allow students to experience how political leaders make decisions.
A better teaching and learning experience
This program provides a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here's how:
- Personalize Learning-The New MyPoliSciLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. MyPoliSciLab is now compatible with BlackBoard!
- Engage Students-The stunning visual design engages students in the text.
- Improve Critical Thinking- Learning objectives in every chapter help students focus on important topics.
- Analyze Current Events-Coverage of the 2012 elections keeps the study of politics relevant and shows how political scientists look at the development of the American political system.
- Support Instructors- A full supplements package including the Class Preparation Tool in the New MyPoliSciLab is available.