Living Democracy, Texas Edition
4th Edition
Published on 28. February 2013
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978-0-205-96605-9 (ISBN)
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Participate in your American government--uniquely asks students to participate in their learning and their government
KEY TOPICS: This new edition works better with MyPoliSciLab. Read the eText on your tablet; access multimedia like videos, interactive data exercises, and simulations; and follow the learning objectives to master course concepts.
MARKET: For those interested in American government and politics.
KEY TOPICS: This new edition works better with MyPoliSciLab. Read the eText on your tablet; access multimedia like videos, interactive data exercises, and simulations; and follow the learning objectives to master course concepts.
MARKET: For those interested in American government and politics.
Reviews / Votes
"A thorough, up-to-date text that works to engage students in a way that makes them want to learn more about our government and students' role in that government."-Robert Postic, The University of Findlay"A good introduction to American politics that is accessible without sacrificing content or scholarship."-Khalil Marrar, DePaul University
"Engaging, fresh, and relevant for our students."-Jennifer De Maio, California State University, Northridge
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Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-0-205-96605-9 (9780205966059)
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Daniel M. Shea | Joanne Connor Green | Christopher E. Smith
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Daniel M. Shea | Joanne Connor Green | Christopher E. Smith
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Persons
Daniel M. Shea is a Professor of Government and Director of the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. He has received numerous awards for his teaching and scholarship and has authored or co-authored several books on the American political process.
Joanne Connor Green is an Associate Professor and Department Chair of Political Science and former Director of Women's Studies at Texas Christian University. Her research and teaching interests include the role of gender in congressional elections and issues of substantive representation in state legislatures.
Christopher E. Smith is a Professor of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University. He previously taught at the University of Akron and the University of Connecticut at Hartford. As a specialist on courts and constitutional law, he has written more than 20 books and more than 100 scholarly articles on law and politics.
Joanne Connor Green is an Associate Professor and Department Chair of Political Science and former Director of Women's Studies at Texas Christian University. Her research and teaching interests include the role of gender in congressional elections and issues of substantive representation in state legislatures.
Christopher E. Smith is a Professor of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University. He previously taught at the University of Akron and the University of Connecticut at Hartford. As a specialist on courts and constitutional law, he has written more than 20 books and more than 100 scholarly articles on law and politics.
Content
Chapter 1: American Government: Democracy in Action
Chapter 2: Early Governance and the Constitutional Framework
Chapter 3: Federalism
Chapter 4: Civil Liberties
Chapter 5: Civil Rights
Chapter 6: Congress
Chapter 7: The Presidency
Chapter 8: Bureaucracy
Chapter 9: The Judiciary
Chapter 10: Political Socialization and Public Opinion
Chapter 11: The Politics of the Media
Chapter 12: Interest Groups and Civic and Political Engagement
Chapter 13: Elections and Political Parties in America
Chapter 14: The Policy Process and Economic Policy
Chapter 15: Foreign and National Security Policy
Chapter 16: The Social and Economic Milieu of Texas Politics
Chapter 17: The Texas Constitution
Chapter 18: Texas Government and Politics in the Federal System
Chapter 19: Interest Groups and Political Power in Texas
Chapter 20: The Mass Media in Texas Politics
Chapter 21: The Party System in Texas
Chapter 22: Elections, Campaigns, and Political Behavior in Texas
Chapter 23: The Texas Legislature
Chapter 24: The Texas Executive
Chapter 25: The Texas Bureaucracy and Policy Implementation
Chapter 26: The Judicial System in Texas
Chapter 27: Local Government in Texas
Chapter 28: Contemporary Public Policy Issue in Texas
Glossary
Notes
Credits
Index
Answer Key
Chapter 2: Early Governance and the Constitutional Framework
Chapter 3: Federalism
Chapter 4: Civil Liberties
Chapter 5: Civil Rights
Chapter 6: Congress
Chapter 7: The Presidency
Chapter 8: Bureaucracy
Chapter 9: The Judiciary
Chapter 10: Political Socialization and Public Opinion
Chapter 11: The Politics of the Media
Chapter 12: Interest Groups and Civic and Political Engagement
Chapter 13: Elections and Political Parties in America
Chapter 14: The Policy Process and Economic Policy
Chapter 15: Foreign and National Security Policy
Chapter 16: The Social and Economic Milieu of Texas Politics
Chapter 17: The Texas Constitution
Chapter 18: Texas Government and Politics in the Federal System
Chapter 19: Interest Groups and Political Power in Texas
Chapter 20: The Mass Media in Texas Politics
Chapter 21: The Party System in Texas
Chapter 22: Elections, Campaigns, and Political Behavior in Texas
Chapter 23: The Texas Legislature
Chapter 24: The Texas Executive
Chapter 25: The Texas Bureaucracy and Policy Implementation
Chapter 26: The Judicial System in Texas
Chapter 27: Local Government in Texas
Chapter 28: Contemporary Public Policy Issue in Texas
Glossary
Notes
Credits
Index
Answer Key