Debates, Differences and Divisions The 25 Issues That Shape American Politics

Name: Debates, Differences and Divisions The 25 Issues That Shape American Politics
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ISBN: 9780205617647

ISBN-10: 0205617646

ISBN-13: 9780205617647

Edition: 2011

Authors: Michael Kryzanek

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Debuting it its first edition, this book is organized around the approach that American politics can best be understood by examining the issues that reflect the ideas, principles, concerns, fears, morals and hopes of the American people. Debates, Differences and Divisionslooks at twenty-five "hot button" issues affecting American politics and policy today. The author argues that these issues are the heart and soul of the American political system, serving as the basis for the disagreements that drive our political system into action.

Book details

List price: $68.50
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Pearson Education Canada
Publication date: 8/7/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English



Preface


About the Author


Introduction



Homeland Security



The Terrorists



Global Warming and Climate Change



Health Care and Health Care Reform



Illegal Immigration



Taxing and Spending



Social Security and Medicare



Race Relations and Civil Rights



Reforming Education



Abortion Rights



Gun Rights



Gay Rights



Capital Punishment



Money and Politics



Religion and Politics



Science and Politics



The Drug War



Energy Use and Energy Conservation



Poverty and Social Welfare



National Defense



Iraq and Afghanistan



Iran



China



Israel and Palestine



Globalization


The Great Recession


Index