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Item Details
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PERSPECTIVES ON AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
READINGS IN POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE |
| By: |
Cal Jillson (Editor), David Brian Robertson (Editor) |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
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£36.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0415999219 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780415999212 |
| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
17 September, 2009 |
| Pages: |
552 |
| Description: |
Presents a selection of readings to students of American politics. This reader invites students to probe the historical dynamics that brought the United States to where it is and how those dynamics are likely to affect its future course. |
| Synopsis: |
Perspectives on American Government offers an accessible and coherent selection of readings to students of American politics. Grounded in foundational debates, classic political science scholarship, and the best contemporary analysis of developmental trends, this reader invites students to probe the historical dynamics that brought the United States to where it is today and how those dynamics are likely to affect its future course. Even a full-length textbook can do no more than hit the high points of broad and complicated topics like federalism, the role of government, labor, race, gender, parties and interest groups, polarization, the presidency, and America's place in the world. This well-designed reader is an invitation to instructors to draw your students into a deeper conversation on the key themes and topics in each section of your course. Jillson and Robertson have carefully edited each selection to ensure readability and fidelity to the original arguments. Their insightful editorial introductions frame the context in which these topics are studied and understood.Several key pedagogical tools help students along the way: An introductory essay providing an overview of American political development Chapter introductions to provide necessary context situating the readings in broader debates Head notes at the start of each reading to contextualize that selection Questions for Discussion at the end of each chapter, prompting students to draw out the implications and connections across readings Further Reading lists at the end of each chapter to guide student research The broad readings in this volume take seriously the effort to present materials that help students make sense of the historical changes and institutional developments that are essential for understanding American government and politics today. |
| Illustrations: |
9 black & white tables, 5 black & white line drawings |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Routledge |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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