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The Basics of American Politics [RENTAL EDITION]
Pearson (Publisher)
16th Edition
Published on 28. July 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-13-521391-9 (ISBN)
Description
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For courses in American Government
A lively, straightforward approach to the basics of American politics
The Basics of American Politics offers a concise and accessible introduction to the nuts and bolts of the American system of government. Throughout this brief, student-friendly text, author Gary Wasserman and new co-author Elliott Fullmer employ a dynamic game metaphor to engage students in the basics of American government and the contact sport of politics. The 16th Edition offers fresh topics that exemplify these times of political upheaval and reform, including President Trump's recent policies as well as resistance from the left in the form of the #metoo movement and the actions of sanctuary cities.
For courses in American Government
A lively, straightforward approach to the basics of American politics
The Basics of American Politics offers a concise and accessible introduction to the nuts and bolts of the American system of government. Throughout this brief, student-friendly text, author Gary Wasserman and new co-author Elliott Fullmer employ a dynamic game metaphor to engage students in the basics of American government and the contact sport of politics. The 16th Edition offers fresh topics that exemplify these times of political upheaval and reform, including President Trump's recent policies as well as resistance from the left in the form of the #metoo movement and the actions of sanctuary cities.
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Edition
16th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-0-13-521391-9 (9780135213919)
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Persons
Gary Wasserman has shaped a career in teaching, public service, political consulting, and writing. He recently wrote The Doha Experiment about his 8 years as a Professor of Government at Georgetown University in Qatar. He now lives in San Francisco.
Elliott Fullmer is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia. His research on elections and voting behavior has appeared in Presidential Studies Quarterly, American Politics Research, Election Law Journal, The Forum, State Politics and Policy Quarterly, and other outlets.
Elliott Fullmer is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia. His research on elections and voting behavior has appeared in Presidential Studies Quarterly, American Politics Research, Election Law Journal, The Forum, State Politics and Policy Quarterly, and other outlets.
Content
1. What Is Politics?
2. The Constitution: Rules of the Game
3. The Executive Branch: The Presidency and Bureaucracy
4. The Legislative Branch: Congress
5. The Judicial Branch: The Supreme Court and the Federal Court System
6. Civil Rights and Liberties: Protecting the Players
7. Voters and Political Parties
8. Interest Groups and the Media
9. Who Wins, Who Loses: Pluralism versus Elitism
2. The Constitution: Rules of the Game
3. The Executive Branch: The Presidency and Bureaucracy
4. The Legislative Branch: Congress
5. The Judicial Branch: The Supreme Court and the Federal Court System
6. Civil Rights and Liberties: Protecting the Players
7. Voters and Political Parties
8. Interest Groups and the Media
9. Who Wins, Who Loses: Pluralism versus Elitism