This comprehensive reader for the American government course
provides articles and commentary from a broad array of political
commentators and practitioners. Readings are arranged topically to
match the typical organization of the American government course,
but a cross-referenced table of contents allows instructors and
students to find resources and make connections across the
chapters. Features: * Unifying theme of governance emphasizes the
interaction between governmental institutions and non-governemental
aspects of U.S. policy, such as political parties, the media, the
economy, and state and local governemtns. * Both conservative and
liberal positions are well represented throughout by a broad
selection of both classic readings and lively journalistic
selections. * Coverage of corruption and abuse of power, as well as
coverage of alternative futures provides perspectives often missing
in political readers. * Introductory essays for each of 16 sections
provide a broad context and background for reading. * Key concepts
offer easy review of important terms used in each selection. *
Chapter Headnotes provide a one or two paragraph introduction to
each selection. * Points to Ponder follow each selection and give
students directions for further thought.
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