New Directions in American Politics introduces students not just to
how the American political system works but also to how political
science works. La Raja brings together top scholars to write
original essays across the standard curriculum of American
government and politics, capturing emerging research in the
discipline in a way that is accessible for undergraduates. Each
chapter combines substantive knowledge with the kind of
skill-building and analytical inquiry that is being touted in
higher education everywhere. Contributors to New Directions
highlight why the questions they seek to answer are critical for
understanding American politics, and situate them in the broader
context of controversies in research. The teaching of American
politics follows a well-worn path. Textbooks for introductory
courses hew to a traditional set of chapters that describe the
Founding, American institutions, the ways citizens participate in
politics, and sometimes public policy. The material rarely engages
students in the kind of questions that animate scholarship on
politics. One hurdle for instructors is finding material that
reflects quality scholarship-and thus teaches students about why,
not just what-and yet is accessible for undergraduates. Articles in
scholarly journals are typically unsuited for undergraduate
courses, particularly introductory courses. What is needed is a
book that conveys exciting trends in scholarship across vital
topics in American politics and illustrates analytical thinking.
New Directions in American Politics is that book and will be an
ideal companion to standard textbooks that focus mostly on nuts and
bolts of politics. The book features: Contributions from a
top-notch cast of active scholars and a highly regarded editor A
focus on analytical thinking that addresses questions of causality
Full coverage of the American politics curriculum Short interviews
with each contributor on a companion website to help the research
come alive and prompt critical thinking questions for students Work
that draws on the highest quality research in political science but
is written specifically for first year undergraduate students.
There is simply no book like this available to the growing number
of faculty who want their introductory American politics course to
be a reflection of the political science discipline and not just
the nuts and bolt facts of the American political system.
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
New Directions in American Politics |
Release date: |
2013 |
First published: |
2013 |
Editors: |
Raymond J. La Raja
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
346 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-415-53557-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
|
LSN: |
0-415-53557-3 |
Barcode: |
9780415535571 |
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