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This unique new reader moves beyond traditional readers by demonstrating the disparity between democratic ideals and the real dynamics of our political institutions. Selections by top scholars and public leaders outline complexities and constraints facing government, in a framework designed to answer the kinds of basic questions that college students ask about American government. The cornerstones of each chapter are selections written by public officials that tie real-world experience to the topics discussed by scholars. This bridging of the gap between academic debate and realistic decision-making sets Ideals and Realities apart, giving students insight into both the world of academic debate and the world of public service.

• Chapters are structured around common student questions about American politics and government. This provides teachers with an immediate foundation for class discussions and assignments. Pg.___

• Ideals and Realities has a brief introductory passage before each section. These passages place the selection's content in the context of the chapter, include a short biographical sketch of the author, and outline main points of the section. This helps the students understand each piece as they go along. Pg.___

• The Section on American Indians strengthens and broadens the book's examination of complexities in American government with regard to diversity issues. Pg.___

• Commentary by current and former government officials bolster and clarify scholarly assessments. This combination will give students insight into the nature of academic debate, and also help them to understand the difficulties faced by dedicated public servants. Pg.___

• Each chapter includes selections by authors who are or have been leading figures in government, the media, or other aspects of national public life. (Ch. 5) Mario Cuomo, and Stephen L. Carter; (Ch. 6) Ed Rollins and Bill Bradley; (Ch. 7) Henry Kissinger, David Gergen and Richard C, Holbrooke. Pg.___

1. Conflict and Governance: Does Politics Have to be so Political?

American Government  [READERS / CASEBOOKS]   (Political Science)

For American Government

Annotated 1876 Texas Constitution
Haag
©2006   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 104 pp   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0321355334   |   ISBN-13: 9780321355331
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California (Longman State Politics) (Valuepack Item Only), 6/E
Fiber
©2008   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 111 pp   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0205584047   |   ISBN-13: 9780205584048
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California Politics (Longman State Politics Series), 8/E
Fiber-Ostrow
©2011   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 120 pp   |   Out of Stock
ISBN-10: 0205066690   |   ISBN-13: 9780205066698
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Classroom Response System (Download Only) for American Government
Pearson Education
©2010   |   Pearson   |   On-line Supplement   |   Live
ISBN-10: 0205713610   |   ISBN-13: 9780205713615
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Classroom Response System Clicker Content (Download only) for American Government, 2/E
Pearson Education
©2011   |   Pearson   |   On-line Supplement   |   Estimated Availability : 02/25/2011
ISBN-10: 0205082289   |   ISBN-13: 9780205082285
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Florida (Longman State Politics) (Valuepack Item Only), 3/E
Gonzalez
©2008   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 70 pp   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0205584039   |   ISBN-13: 9780205584031
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Georgia State Politics (Longman State Politics Series) (Valuepack item only)
Sewell & Walton
©2006   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 208 pp   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0321427653   |   ISBN-13: 9780321427656
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MyClassPrep -- Instant Access -- for American Government
Pearson Longman
©2012   |   Pearson   |   On-line Supplement   |   Estimated Availability : 01/15/2011
ISBN-10: 020511279X   |   ISBN-13: 9780205112791
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MyPoliSciLab BlackBoard -- Standalone Access Card -- for American Government

©2011   |   Pearson   |   Access Code Card   |   Estimated Availability : 12/26/2010
ISBN-10: 0205172458   |   ISBN-13: 9780205172450
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MyPoliSciLab BlackBoard -- Valuepack Access Card -- for American Government
Pearson Education
©2011   |   Pearson   |   Access Code Card   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0205172482   |   ISBN-13: 9780205172481
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Pearson American and Texas Govenment Study Site (open access)
Pearson Education & Sabato
©2011   |   Pearson   |   Website   |   Live
ISBN-10: 0205116671   |   ISBN-13: 9780205116676
This online resource is available at no cost at http://pearsonamericangovernment.com.

Pearson Passport -- Standalone Access Card -- for American Government
Pearson Education
©2011   |   Pearson   |   Access Code Card   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0205806864   |   ISBN-13: 9780205806867
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Pearson Passport Link Library Files for American Government
Pearson Education
©2011   |   Pearson   |   On-line Supplement   |   Live
ISBN-10: 0205833500   |   ISBN-13: 9780205833504
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Study Card for American Government
Pearson Longman
©2005   |   Pearson   |   Study Card; 8 pp   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0321291859   |   ISBN-13: 9780321291851
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Ten Things Every American Government Student Should Read, 2/E
O'Connor
©2000   |   Pearson   |   Paper   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 020528969X   |   ISBN-13: 9780205289691
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Texas (Longman State Politics series) (Valuepack Item Only), 6/E
St. John
©2010   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 144 pp   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0205679803   |   ISBN-13: 9780205679805
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Texas (Longman State Politics series) (Valuepack Item Only), 5/E
St. John
©2008   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 105 pp   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0205584020   |   ISBN-13: 9780205584024
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Texas Politics (Longman State Politics Series), 7/E
Pearson Education
©2011   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 120 pp   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0205066712   |   ISBN-13: 9780205066711
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For the Political Science Discipline

Building Bridges: The Allyn & Bacon Student Guide to Service-Learning
Hamner
©2002   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 128 pp   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0205319742   |   ISBN-13: 9780205319749
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CPS RF Classroom Performance System
eInstruction
©2010   |   Pearson   |   Electronic Supplement   |   Available
ISBN-10: 020577864X   |   ISBN-13: 9780205778645
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Georgia (Longman State Politics Series), 2/E
Sewell & Walton
©2011   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 64 pp   |   Estimated Availability : 12/15/2010
ISBN-10: 0205734405   |   ISBN-13: 9780205734405
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iClicker Classroom Response System
iClicker & Allyn & Bacon/Longman
©2008   |   Pearson   |   Electronic Supplement   |   Available
ISBN-10: 0205594506   |   ISBN-13: 9780205594504
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InterWrite PRS RF (Personal Response System)
InterWrite PRS & Allyn & Bacon/Longman
©2005   |   Pearson   |   Electronic Supplement   |   Available
ISBN-10: 0205436951   |   ISBN-13: 9780205436958
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Longman Atlas of World Issues, 2/E
Pearson Education
©2012   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 48 pp   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0205780202   |   ISBN-13: 9780205780204
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MySearchLab -- Standalone Access Card
Pearson Education
©2010   |   Pearson   |   Access Code Card   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0205699413   |   ISBN-13: 9780205699414
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Penguin State of the World Atlas, The
Smith
©2008   |   Pearson   |   Paper   |   Estimated Availability : 06/01/2009
ISBN-10: 0205770002   |   ISBN-13: 9780205770007
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Politics
Aristotle
©1991   |   Pearson   |   Paper   |   Estimated Availability : 08/31/2005
ISBN-10: 0321419715   |   ISBN-13: 9780321419712
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Teaching Matters: Engaging Students in the Study of American Government
Shea
©2011   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 208 pp   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0205825613   |   ISBN-13: 9780205825615
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What Every Student Should Know About Avoiding Plagiarism
Stern
©2007   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 80 pp   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0321446895   |   ISBN-13: 9780321446893
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What Every Student Should Know About Citing Sources with APA Documentation: Updated for APA Sixth Edition, 2/E
Anderson, Carrell & Widdifield
©2010   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 80 pp   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0205795811   |   ISBN-13: 9780205795819
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What Every Student Should Know About Citing Sources with MLA Documentation, Update Edition
Greer
©2010   |   Pearson   |   Paper   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0205715117   |   ISBN-13: 9780205715114
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What Every Student Should Know About Practicing Peer Review
Trim
©2007   |   Pearson   |   Paper   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0321448480   |   ISBN-13: 9780321448484
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What Every Student Should Know About Preparing Effective Oral Presentations
Cox
©2007   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 96 pp   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0205505457   |   ISBN-13: 9780205505456
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What Every Student Should Know About Procrastination
Hoffman
©2008   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 64 pp   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0205582117   |   ISBN-13: 9780205582112
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What Every Student Should Know About Researching Online
Munger & Campbell
©2007   |   Pearson   |   Paper   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0321445317   |   ISBN-13: 9780321445315
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What Every Student Should Know About Study Skills
Pearson Longman
©2007   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 72 pp   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0321447360   |   ISBN-13: 9780321447364
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What Every Student Should Know About Using a Handbook
Murray
©2009   |   Pearson   |   Paper; 80 pp   |   Instock
ISBN-10: 0205563848   |   ISBN-13: 9780205563845
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