Author: James A. Morone Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA ISBN: 9780190216733 Category : United States Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Challenge your students to ENGAGE in the conversation and process; THINK about the ideas, history, structure, and function; and DEBATE the merits of American government and politics in the 21st century. In a storytelling approach that weaves contemporary examples together with historical context, By the People: Debating American Government, Brief Second Edition, explores the themes and ideas that drive the great debates in American government and politics. It introduces students to big questions like Who governs? How does our system of government work? What does government do? and Who are we? By challenging students with these questions, the text gets them to think about, engage with, and debate the merits of U.S. government and politics. Ideal for professors who prefer a shorter text, By the People, Brief Second Edition, condenses the content of the comprehensive edition while also preserving its essential insights, organization, and approach. Approximately 20% shorter and less expensive than its parent text, the full-color Brief Second Edition features a more streamlined narrative and is enhanced by its own unique supplements package. ENGAGE * -By the Numbers- boxes containing fun facts help frame the quizzical reality of American politics and government * -See For Yourself- features enable students to connect with the click of a smart phone to videos and other interactive online content THINK * Chapter One introduces students to seven key American ideas, which are revisited throughout the text * -The Bottom Line- summaries conclude each chapter section, underscoring the most important aspects of the discussion DEBATE * -What Do You Think?- boxes encourage students to use their critical-thinking skills and debate issues in American government * Four major themes, in the form of questions to spark debate, are presented to students in Chapter One and appear throughout the text
Author: Peter N. Carroll Publisher: Cengage Learning ISBN: Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 500
Book Description
This text features clear writing, succinct coverage, brief quotations from political leaders and ordinary citizens, and an integration of political, social, and cultural history with the human dimension of American history. The text follows a political chronology, from the pre-Columbian societies of North America through the 20th century.
Author: Gary B. Nash Publisher: Addison-Wesley Educational Publishers ISBN: 9780321016348 Category : United States Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
A condensed version of "The American People, Fifth Edition," this engaging text examines U.S. history as revealed through the experiences of all Americans, both ordinary and extraordinary. With a thought-provoking and rich presentation, the authors explore the complex lives of Americans of all national origins and cultural backgrounds, at all levels of society, and in all regions of the country. A vibrant four-color design and compact size make this book accessible, convenient, and easy-to read.
Author: P. Scott Corbett Publisher: ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 1886
Book Description
U.S. History is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of most introductory courses. The text provides a balanced approach to U.S. history, considering the people, events, and ideas that have shaped the United States from both the top down (politics, economics, diplomacy) and bottom up (eyewitness accounts, lived experience). U.S. History covers key forces that form the American experience, with particular attention to issues of race, class, and gender.
Author: George C. Edwards Publisher: Longman ISBN: 9780321121769 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 676
Book Description
This Update includes discussions about September 11th, the war on terrorism and the midterm elections and includes access to the new LongmanParticipate.com Version 2.0. This Update is the Brief Sixth Edition of Government in America with new discussions inserted into the text without changing the page numbering. It gives students the most current and accurate portrait of their government with the least amount of disruption to instructors. Since the page numbers don't change, instructors using the Brief Sixth Edition do not have to change their syllabi to use this Update. The currency of this text will help engage students in the text material and the discussions of September 11th will help to answer their questions about the ways in which the tragedy has impacted our lives and our system. Government in America Brief Edition Election Update, continues to be a popular and accessible text, featuring a highly lauded "politics matters" focus that instructors can depend upon to engage students in the study of American government. "Politics matters" is a natural outgrowth of the text's long-standing emphasis on public policy: by emphasizing policy throughout, the authors illustrate to students the ways in which government has a direct impact on their lives and encourage them to see why the course material is so important to study, understand, and participate in.
Author: Gary B. Nash Publisher: Longman Publishing Group ISBN: 9780205642793 Category : United States Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Covers the electrical devices and wiring techniques common to residential construction and maintenance. Allows trainees to practice making service calculations. Stresses the appropriate NEC® requirements.
Author: James A. Morone
Author: Peter N. Carroll
Author: Gary B. Nash
Author: Professor of History Gary B Nash
Author: P. Scott Corbett
Author: Woodrow Wilson
Author: George C. Edwards
Author: Gary B. Nash
Author: Gary B. Nash
Author: Gary B. Nash