Looseleaf for American Democracy Now, Essentials
8th Edition
Published on 17. January 2023
Loose-leaf edition
640 pages
978-1-265-64058-3 (ISBN)
Description
American Politics is at a crossroads as technologies have impacted political processes and citizen participation.
American Democracy Now meets students where they are through the author's unique Then/Now/Next paradigm, showing students how today is relevant to the past, and incites their thinking of the future developing key critical thinking skills.
It's forward-looking vision, built on traditional concepts, puts students at the center of American Politics featuring a unique chapter on Politics & Technology; an important tool for citizen engagement of today; and examines technology & its impact on the political process and participation.
It is the only text to feature an annotated constitution--strengthening the competence of tomorrow's political thinkers, while lends coverage to important teachable movements in these politically volatile times.
Improve Student Outcomes--Connect American Government features high-quality curated application-based activities and instructor resources all in one place--saving time for development of a high-quality course for delivery. Instructors are given greater flexibility and control through auto-graded assignments and quizzes. Robust analytics award actionable insights to know which students need more guidance or which topics should be reviewed again during lecture to improv4e student outcomes and course goals.
Enhance your Teaching--The authors methodically revised the text while develop instructor supplements to accommodate this new paradigm of teaching. This edition features high-quality content backed by advanced technology and learning science for you to achieve the highest outcomes for your course. Accessible to All--This text has moved toward tighter compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and provides students the opportunity to learn regardless of learning style or disability.
American Democracy Now meets students where they are through the author's unique Then/Now/Next paradigm, showing students how today is relevant to the past, and incites their thinking of the future developing key critical thinking skills.
It's forward-looking vision, built on traditional concepts, puts students at the center of American Politics featuring a unique chapter on Politics & Technology; an important tool for citizen engagement of today; and examines technology & its impact on the political process and participation.
It is the only text to feature an annotated constitution--strengthening the competence of tomorrow's political thinkers, while lends coverage to important teachable movements in these politically volatile times.
Improve Student Outcomes--Connect American Government features high-quality curated application-based activities and instructor resources all in one place--saving time for development of a high-quality course for delivery. Instructors are given greater flexibility and control through auto-graded assignments and quizzes. Robust analytics award actionable insights to know which students need more guidance or which topics should be reviewed again during lecture to improv4e student outcomes and course goals.
Enhance your Teaching--The authors methodically revised the text while develop instructor supplements to accommodate this new paradigm of teaching. This edition features high-quality content backed by advanced technology and learning science for you to achieve the highest outcomes for your course. Accessible to All--This text has moved toward tighter compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and provides students the opportunity to learn regardless of learning style or disability.
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Edition
8th ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
New Delhi
India
Product notice
Loose leaf - sheets & binder
Dimensions
Height: 257 mm
Width: 211 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
962 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-265-64058-3 (9781265640583)
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BRIGID CALLAHAN HARRISON specializes in the civic engagement and political participation of Americans, especially the Millennial generation and Generation Z, the U.S. Congress, and the presidency. Brigid has taught American government for 25 years at Montclair State University in New Jersey. She takes particular pride in creating a learning experience in the classroom that shapes students' lifelong understanding of American politics, sharpens their critical thinking about American government, and encourages their participation in civic life. She enjoys supervising student internships in political campaigns and government and is a frequent commentator in print and electronic media on national and New Jersey politics. She is past president of the New Jersey Political Science Association and of the National Women's Caucus for Political Science. She received her B.A. from Stockton University; her M.A. from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; and her Ph.D. from Temple University. Harrison lives in Longport, New Jersey, with her husband, Paul Meilak, a retired New York City police detective. She has three children: Caroline (26), Alexandra (20), and John (18). Born and raised in New Jersey, Harrison is a fan of Bruce Springsteen and in her spare time, she enjoys reading on the beach, traveling, cycling, and binge-watching political thrillers on Netflix. Like her on Facebook at Brigid Callahan Harrison, and follow her on Twitter @BriCalHar.