American Government Policy and Politics

Name: American Government Policy and Politics
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ISBN: 9780321489159

ISBN-10: 0321489152

ISBN-13: 9780321489159

Edition: 9th 2008

Authors: Neal R. Tannahill

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Known for its extremely student-friendly, jargon-free style, the new edition of "American Government: Policy and Politics" introduces the essentials of American government in a way that any student can understand. Public policy is emphasized throughout to show students the impact that government has on their lives. The text also offers an abundance of debate-style boxes and active learning exercises to involve and engage students in the course material and encourage them to become participants in their government. The ninth edition has been published as a Longman Study Edition which includes a battery of chapter tests for student study and practice. This edition features the results of the…

Book details

List price: $131.00
Edition: 9th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Publication date: 7/30/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 672
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.090
Language: English



Introduction?


Government, Politics, and the Policy-Making Process


The Importance of Government


Government and Politics


The Public Policy Approach



A Changing America in a Changing World


Political Culture


The International Environment


The Demographic Environment


The Economic Environment?


Conclusion: The Cultural, International, and Socioeconomic Context for Policymaking



The American Constitution?


The Background of the Constitution


Constitutional Principles?


The Living Constitution?


The Constitution, Politics, and Public Policy?


Conclusion: The Constitutional Environment for Policymaking?



The Federal System?


The Constitutional Basis of Federalism?


Federal Grant Programs?


Conclusion: Federalism and Public Policy?



Public Opinion?


Political Socialization?


Measuring Public Opinion?


Political Knowledge?


Support for Democratic Principles


Political Trust and Political Legitimacy?


Political Efficacy?


Political Philosophy


Conclusion: Public Opinion and Public Policy?



Political Participation?


Forms of Participation?


Explaining Participation?


Patterns of Participation?


Trends in Voter Turnout?


Nonvoters


Participation Rates in Comparative Perspective


Participation Bias?


Conclusion: Political Participation and Public Policy?



Interest Groups?


Types of Interest Groups?


Interest Group Tactics?


The Strength of Interest Groups


Conclusion: Interest Groups and Public Policy



Political Parties?


The Party System?


Party Organization?


The History of Parties in America


The Party Balance