This all-encompassing encyclopedia provides a broad perspective on
U.S. politics, culture, and society, but also goes beyond the facts
to consider the myths, ideals, and values that help shape and
define the nation. Demonstrating that political culture is equally
rooted in public events, internal debates, and historical
experiences, this unique, three-volume encyclopedia examines an
exceptionally broad range of factors shaping modern American
politics, including popular belief, political action, and the
institutions of power and authority. Readers will see how political
culture is shaped by the attitudes, opinions, and behaviors of
Americans, and how it affects those things in return. The set also
addresses the issue of American "exceptionalism" and examines the
nation's place in the world, both historically and in the 21st
century. Essays cover pressing matters like congressional gridlock,
energy policy, abortion politics, campaign finance, Supreme Court
rulings, immigration, crime and punishment, and globalization.
Social and cultural issues such as religion, war, inequality, and
privacy rights are discussed as well. Perhaps most intriguingly,
the encyclopedia surveys the fierce ongoing debate between
different political camps over the nation's historical development,
its present identity, and its future course. By exploring both fact
and mythology, the work will enable students to form a broad yet
nuanced understanding of the full range of forces and issues
affecting-and affected by-the political process. Offers
approximately 225 entries covering U.S. politics, culture, society,
and beliefs Includes an introductory overview of the forces that
have shaped and continue to shape American political culture and a
concluding essay that gathers key thematic threads and looks toward
the future Covers the myriad ways in which American political
culture influences other aspects of American society Examines how
cultural symbols and beliefs are manipulated to advance political
interests and establish government authority Connects new issues
such as social media and sexual politics with the political culture
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