Essentials of American Government Roots and Reform, 2009 Edition

Name: Essentials of American Government Roots and Reform, 2009 Edition
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ISBN: 9780205662838

ISBN-10: 0205662838

ISBN-13: 9780205662838

Edition: 9th 2009

Authors: Karen O'Connor, Larry J. Sabato, Alixandra B. Yanus

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Guided by the belief that readers must first understand the origins of American government to fully understand the issues facing the United States today, this market-leading text offers the strongest coverage of both history and current events of any college textbook devoted to American politics. From hallmark features like ldquo;The Living Constitutionrdquo; to new features like the illustrated historical timelines,Essentials of American Government: Continuity and Changeprovides the historical context readers need to understand our government and the most crucial and controversial issues affecting the nation in the 21st century. This Essentials edition includes the coverage found in the…

Book details

List price: $125.40
Edition: 9th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Publication date: 12/22/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 528
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.354
Language: English

Dr. Sabato is an election analyst, a former Rhodes Scholar & Danforth fellow. He has appeared on dozens of nationally broadcast television shows, including "Nightline", "Face the Nation", "The Today Show", "Good Morning America", "48 Hours", "Larry King Live", & the "Jim Lehrer News Hour". He has served on many national & state commissions & is the recipient of more than two dozen major scholarships, grants & academic awards.




Foundations of Government



The Political Landscape



The Constitution



Federalism



Civil Liberties



Civil Rights



Institutions of Government



Congress



The Presidency



The Executive Branch and the Federal Bureaucracy



The Judiciary



Political Behavior



Public Opinion and the News Media



Political Parties and Interest Groups



Campaigns, Elections, and Voting



Domestic and Economic Policy



Foreign and Defense Policy