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Government in America: People, Politics and Policy with LP.com 2.0, 11/E
George C. Edwards, III, Texas A&M University
Martin P. Wattenberg, University of California, Irvine
Robert L. Lineberry, University of Houston

ISBN-10: 0321195051
ISBN-13: 9780321195050

Publisher: Longman
Copyright: 2004
Format: Cloth Bound with PIN; 816 pp
Published: 07/18/2003

This item has been replaced by Government in America: People, Politics, and Policy, 14/E.

The highly lauded politics matters focus of this accessible text has been expanded in the new edition to include new ways students can connect to their government—through the news media and the Internet.

In the latest edition, an exciting new “Issues of the Times” feature presents students with articles from The New York Times about controversies facing our nation today. Students are asked to think critically about the issues, and encouraged to see how politics and the news media affect them. New “Get Connected” end-of-chapter exercises ask students to get connected to their political system through the Internet by investigating hot political issues and evaluating their own positions on these topics. These new features are extensions of the text's long-standing politics matters theme. Through a variety of text features and a strong emphasis on public policy, Government in America shows students the impact that government has on their daily lives, encouraging them to see how vitally important it is to study, understand, and participate in our political system.

“Making a Difference” boxes throughout text present the stories and experiences of individuals involved in politics, showing the impact individuals can have on government when they get involved.

“How You Can Make a Difference” boxes build off the “Making a Difference” boxes by giving students explicit, step-by-step advice about how they, too, can get involved and effect change in our system.

“Career Profiles” at the end of each chapter introduce students to a career opportunity available in politics and government, complete with job description, qualifications, and salary ranges. A profile of a real person with that job is also featured, helping students to see the real-world applications of what they're studying.

“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.

“America in Perspective” boxes help students compare and contrast our political system to those around the globe.

New “Issues of the Times” feature from the New York Times ask students to think critically about the news and how it affects them. These 2-page spreads are accompanied by an introduction, overlaying pedagogy emphasizing key points in the article, and critical reading questions to guide students through the issues of the day. In essence, a free New York Times Reader in every copy!

NEW “Get Connected” exercises. These chapter-ending boxes underscore the politics matter theme by asking students to investigate current political issues on the Web and then answer critical thinking questions about the information they have found. The exercises are designed to work well as homework assignments and demonstrate key points in each chapter.

A revised Chapter 1, “Introducing Government in America”: with new sections on “Using the Internet” and “Connecting with the Times” which provide students with a guide to using today's popular media to encourage both critical reading and getting involved in today's political world.

Thoroughly updated coverage: includes the results of the 2002 midterm elections and the 2003 Iraq War.

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1. Introducing Government In America.

I. CONSTITUTIONAL FOUNDATIONS.

2. The Constitution.

3. Federalism.

4. Civil Liberties

5. Civil Rights.

II. PEOPLE AND POLITICS.

6. Public Opinion and Political Action.

7. The Mass Media.

8. Political Parties.

9. Nominations and Campaigns.

10. Elections and Voting Behavior.

11. Interest Groups.

III. THE POLICYMAKERS.

12. Congress.

13. The Presidency.

14. The Congress, the President and the Budget.

15. Federal Bureaucracy.

16. The Federal Courts.

IV. POLICIES.

17. Economic Policymaking.

18. Social Welfare Policymaking.

19. Policymaking for Healthcare and Environment.

20. Foreign And Defense Policymaking.

V. STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

21. The New Face of State and Local Government.

Appendix: The Declaration of Independence.

Appendix: Federalist No. 10.

Appendix: Federalist No. 51.

Appendix: The Constitution of U.S.

Glossary.

Key Terms in Spanish.

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Government in America: People, Politics, and Policy, 14/E
Edwards, Wattenberg & Lineberry
©2009 | Longman | Cloth; 832 pp | Instock
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Framing its content within a resonant “politics matters” theme and emphasizing public policy throughout, this accessible text illustrates the impact that government has on the daily lives of each and every American, particularly its effect on students.

Through engaging and interactive boxed features and a focus on the issues that matter to most, this practical text motivates students to become active participants in our political system, and helps overcome the biggest challenge instructors face in this course–student apathy toward government.
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ISBN-10: 020562166X | ISBN-13: 9780205621668
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This convenient Portable Version of Edwards/Wattenberg/Lineberry, Government in America: People, Politics, and Policy features all the content of the original comprehensive text split into four lightweight, paperbacks–accompanied by new practice tests at the back of each volume.

Framing its content within a resonant “politics matters” theme and emphasizing public policy throughout, 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 system, and helping overcome the biggest challenge instructors face in this course -- student apathy toward government.

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George C. Edwards III is Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Texas A&M University and George and Julia Blucher Jordan Chair in Presidential Studies. He has held visiting appointments at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Peking University in Beijing, Hebrew University in Jerusalem, the University of London, and the University of Wisconsin in Madison. When he determined that he was unlikely to become shortstop for the New York Yankees, he turned to political science. Today, he is one of the country�s leading scholars of the presidency and has authored dozens of articles and written or edited 16 books on American politics and public policy making, including Changing Their Minds? The Failure of the Bully Pulpit; At the Margins: Presidential Leadership of Congress; Presidential Approval; Presidential Leadership; National Security and the U.S. Constitution, and Implementing Public Policy. Professor Edwards has served as president of the Presidency Research Section of the American Political Science Association and is editor of Presidential Studies Quarterly. He has received the Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service from the U.S. Army and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. A frequent speaker at universities around the country, he often lectures abroad as well. Dr. Edwards also applies his scholarship to practical issues of governing, including advising Brazil on its constitution, Russia on building a democratic national party system, and Chinese scholars on democracy, and authoring studies for the 1988 and 2000 U.S. presidential transitions. When not writing, speaking, or advising, he prefers to spend time with his wife, Carmella, sailing, skiing, scuba diving, traveling, or attending art auctions.

Martin P. Wattenberg is a professor of Political Science at the University of California, Irvine. His first regular paying job was with the Washington Redskins, from which he moved on to receive a Ph.D. at the University of Michigan. While at Michigan, Professor Wattenberg wrote The Decline of American Political Parties (Harvard University Press), currently in its sixth edition. He is also the author of The Rise of Candidate-Centered Politics. In addition, he has contributed many professional articles to journals such as the American Political Science Review, American Journal of Political Science, American Politics Quarterly, and Public Opinion Quarterly. Professor Wattenberg has lectured about American politics on all of the inhabited continents. His travels have led him to become interested in electoral politics around the world. He recently co-edited two books -- one on party systems in the advanced industrialized world, and the other on the recent trend toward mixed-member electoral systems.

Robert L. Lineberry is professor of political science at the University of Houston and has been its senior vice president. He served from 1981 to 1988 as dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. A native of Oklahoma City, he received a B.A. degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1964 and a Ph.D. in political science from the University of North Carolina in 1968. He taught for seven years at Northwestern University. Dr. Lineberry has been president of the Policy Studies Section of the American Political Science Association and is currently the editor of Social Science Quarterly. He is the author or coauthor of numerous books and articles in political science. In addition, for the past 35 years he has taught regularly the introductory course in American government. He has been married to Nita Lineberry for 35 years. They have two children, Nikki, who works in Denver, Colorado, and Keith, who works in Houston, Texas. They have three grandchildren -- Lee, Callie, and Hunter.

Companion Website with Online Practice Tests, 11/E
Edwards, Wattenberg & Lineberry
©2004 | Longman | On-line Supplement; 0 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321202724 | ISBN-13: 9780321202727
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Instructor's Manual, 11/E
Edwards, Wattenberg & Lineberry
©2004 | Longman | Paper; 458 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321188268 | ISBN-13: 9780321188267
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PowerPoint Presentation (available on Companion Website), 11/E
Edwards, Wattenberg & Lineberry
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ISBN-10: 0321188438 | ISBN-13: 9780321188434
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Test Bank, 11/E
Edwards, Wattenberg & Lineberry
©2004 | Longman | Paper; 701 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321188225 | ISBN-13: 9780321188229
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Test Item File for Blackboard and CourseCompass (Download only), 11/E
Edwards, Wattenberg & Lineberry
©2004 | Longman | On-line Supplement; 0 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321291190 | ISBN-13: 9780321291196
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Test Item File for WebCT (Download only), 11/E
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ISBN-10: 0321291182 | ISBN-13: 9780321291189
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TestGen EQ: Computerized Test Bank, 11/E
Edwards, Wattenberg & Lineberry
©2004 | Longman | CD-ROM Only; 0 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321188217 | ISBN-13: 9780321188212
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Study Guide, 11/E
Edwards, Wattenberg & Lineberry
©2004 | Longman | Paper; 448 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321188241 | ISBN-13: 9780321188243
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Study Wizard, 11/E
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©2004 | Longman | CD-ROM Only; 1 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321188233 | ISBN-13: 9780321188236
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Building Bridges: The Allyn & Bacon Student Guide to Service-Learning
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ResearchNavigator.com Guide
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