American Government: Institutions and Policies, Essentials Edition
- ISBN-10
- 1305500075
- ISBN-13
- 9781305500075
- Series
- American Government
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 528
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-01-01
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning
- Authors
- James Q. Wilson, John J. DiIulio, Meena Bose
Description
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT: INSTITUTIONS AND POLICIES: THE ESSENTIALS is a clear and approachable text for students trying to successfully understand American government. It sets the standard for examining current issues in American politics focusing on the importance of American governmental institutions, the historical development of governmental procedures and policies, and who governs in the United States and to what ends. It includes concise learning objectives, highlighted key concepts, and opportunities for practical application of contemporary debates on policy dynamics. These features allow students to identify important issues in American politics, maximize comprehension, and engage with the material in a meaningful way. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
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