REVEL for Government in America People, Politics, and Policy, 2016 Presidential Election Edition -- Access Card |
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| Author:
| Edwards, George C.
Wattenberg, Martin P.
Howell, William G. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-13-462893-6 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2017 |
| Publisher: | Pearson Education
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| Book Format: | Miscellaneous print |
| List Price: | USD $79.99 |
Book Description:
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Key Benefit
Government in America explores our government's impact on the daily lives of Americans by focusing on public policy. Authors George Edwards and Martin Wattenberg provide a framework for readers to understand the difficult questions that decision makers of both political parties are facing: How should we govern? And, what should government do? In order to captivate readers, the 2014 Elections and Updates Edition incorporates...
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Key Benefit
Government in America explores our government's impact on the daily lives of Americans by focusing on public policy. Authors George Edwards and Martin Wattenberg provide a framework for readers to understand the difficult questions that decision makers of both political parties are facing: How should we govern? And, what should government do? In order to captivate readers, the 2014 Elections and Updates Edition incorporates coverage of contemporary issues that dominate today's headlines, as well as the most up-to-date data.
Key Topics
Introducing Government in America; The Constitution; Federalism; Civil Liberties and Public Policy; Civil Rights and Public Policy; Public Opinion and Political Action; The Mass Media and the Political Agenda; Political Parties; Campaigns and Voting Behavior; Interest Groups; Congress; The Presidency; The Budget: The Politics of Taxing and Spending; The Federal Bureaucracy; The Federal Courts; Economic and Social Welfare Policymaking; Policymaking for Health Care, the Environment, and Energy; National Security Policymaking
Market
For readers looking for a public-policy-based approach to American government