Governing America: Major Decisions of Federal, State, and Local Governments from 1789 to the Present

Governing America: Major Decisions of Federal, State, and Local Governments from 1789 to the Present
ISBN-10
0816075670
ISBN-13
9780816075676
Series
Governing America
Category
Policy sciences
Pages
1172
Language
English
Published
2011
Publisher
Facts on File
Author
Paul J. Quirk

Description

Much of the controversy and debate in modern American life revolves around such public policy issues as abortion, gun control, health care, and immigration. Governing America is a new, three-volume collection of essays designed to give readers the complete story behind the major policy issues of the 21st century. This comprehensive resource takes a unique perspective on public policy issues and presents them in historical context. Controversial issues along with the history of the U.S. government's involvement in these debates are examined in great detail by experts in the field. Coverage includes: Abortion Affirmative action Banking Capital punishment Consumer product safety Domestic violence Drugs Gay rights Global climate change Gun control Health care Homeland security Immigration and citizenship Religion Renewable energy Taxation and more.

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