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Government in America: People, Politics, and Policy, Brief Edition, 8/E
George C. Edwards, III, Texas A&M University
Martin P. Wattenberg, University of California, Irvine
Robert L. Lineberry, University of Houston

ISBN-10: 0321318137
ISBN-13: 9780321318138

Publisher: Longman
Copyright: 2006
Format: Paper; 720 pp
Published: 02/15/2005
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The Brief Edition of this popular text with a public policy approach and “politics matters” theme has been revised to increase its coverage of the ways in which students can affect and are affected by politics in the United States.

Framing its content within a “politics matters” theme, Government in America illustrates the impact that government has on the daily lives of each and every American, motivating students to become active participants in all aspects of our political culture, and helping overcome student apathy towards American Government.

“Making a Difference ” boxes throughout the text present the stories and experiences of individuals outside the traditional corridors of power and how these individuals have made lasting impact on our governmental system.
“How You Can Make a Difference” boxes give students explicit, step-by-step advice about how they can get involved and have an impact on our system.
“You Are the Policymaker” boxes throughout the text put students in the role of policymaker, asking them to analyze an issue and reach a policy decision.
Revised “Issues of the Times” boxes feature recent articles from the New York Times that ask students to think critically about the news and how it affects them. These two-page spreads are accompanied by an introduction, overlaying pedagogy that emphasize key points in the article, and critical reading questions to guide students through the issues of the day. In essence, students get a free New York Times Reader in every copy!
“Why It Matters” boxes illustrate how critical aspects of government, politics, and policy influence students' lives on a daily basis.
“Get Connected” chapter-ending boxes ask students to investigate current political issues on the web and then answer critical thinking questions about what they've seen. The exercises demonstrate key points in each chapter and are designed to work well as homework assignments.
“America in Perspective” boxes examine how the United States compares to other countries in areas such as tax rates, voter turnout, and the delivery of public services, providing students a better perspective on the size of our government and the nature of our democracy.
The Preface includes valuable sections on “Reading Charts and Graphs,” “Reading Newspapers,” and “Using the Internet,”which provide students with a guide to using graphics and today’s popular media to encourage both critical reading and getting involved in the political world.
LongmanParticipate.com website alone is also available.

“Young People and Politics” boxes appear once per chapter and reinforce the book's theme of "politics matters" and help overcome student apathy by focusing on how young people matter to politics and how, in turn, politics matters to them. Some boxes illustrate how policies specifically impact young adults while others show how their political behavior patterns affect the public policies they pay for and that ultimately affect them.
Up-to-date coverage throughout the text, including the results of the 2004 elections, American foreign policy in the Middle East, and changes to domestic public policy, includingrecent developments in social welfare policy.
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1. Introducing Government in America.
2. The Constitution.
3. Federalism.
4. Civil Liberties and Civil Rights.
5. Public Opinion and Political Action.
6. The Mass Media and the Political Agenda.
7. Political Parties.
8. Campaigns and Voting Behavior

9. Interest Groups.
10. Congress.
11. The Presidency.

12. The Federal Bureaucracy.
13. The Federal Courts.

14. The Congress, the President, and the Budget: Politics of Taxing and Spending.

15. Social Welfare Policymaking.
16. National Security Policy Making.

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©2006 | Longman | Transparency | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321338405 | ISBN-13: 9780321338402

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ISBN-10: 0321479947 | ISBN-13: 9780321479945
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