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American Government and Politics : Deliberation, Democracy and Citizenship by Joseph M. Bessette and John J. Pitney (2013, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWadsworth
ISBN-101133587895
ISBN-139781133587897
eBay Product ID (ePID)117286928
Product Key Features
Number of Pages720 Pages
Publication NameAmerican Government and Politics : Deliberation, Democracy and Citizenship
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGeneral, American Government / General, Civics & Citizenship, Political Ideologies / Democracy, American Government / State, Teaching Methods & Materials / General
Publication Year2013
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
AuthorJoseph M. Bessette, John J. Pitney
Subject AreaPolitical Science, Education
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight46.5 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
ReviewsIt is a text that is truly academic and thoughtful. It is written for the college student. It tackles the most important questions regarding American Government and gives them ALL fair play., Part I: PRINCIPLES AND FOUNDATIONS OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY.1. Deliberation and Citizenship in Service of Freedom and Democracy.2. The American Constitution.3. Federalism.4. American Citizenship and Civic Culture.Part II: LIBERTIES AND RIGHTS.5. Civil Liberties.6. Civil Rights.Part III: DEMOCRATIC POLITICS AND PUBLIC DELIBERATION.7. Public Opinion and Political Participation.8. Interest Groups.9. Political Parties.10. Elections and Campaigns.11. Mass Media.Part IV: GOVERNING INSTITUTIONS.12. Congress.13. The Presidency.14. Bureaucracy and the Administrative State.15. The Judiciary.Part V: THE ISSUES OF AMERICAN POLITICS.16: Social Policy and the Welfare State.17: Economic Policy.18: National Security and Foreign Policy., It is very colorful and has beautiful charts! Very attractive, and I believe students will like the displays and visual aid. . . . Very innovative and a breath of fresh air from the typical books in the market., The text takes seriously court cases and issues surrounding civil rights as it pertains to the Idea of America. These are all more philosophical approaches, but something most welcome and worthwhile, not to mention needed in a course like this., The Bessette/Pitney text is unique in its focus [on] the Constitution, American political thought, and American political development.
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of ContentPart I: PRINCIPLES AND FOUNDATIONS OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY. 1. Deliberation and Citizenship in Service of Freedom and Democracy. 2. The American Constitution. 3. Federalism. 4. American Citizenship and Civic Culture. Part II: LIBERTIES AND RIGHTS. 5. Civil Liberties. 6. Civil Rights. Part III: DEMOCRATIC POLITICS AND PUBLIC DELIBERATION. 7. Public Opinion and Political Participation. 8. Interest Groups. 9. Political Parties. 10. Elections and Campaigns. 11. Mass Media. Part IV: GOVERNING INSTITUTIONS. 12. Congress. 13. The Presidency. 14. Bureaucracy and the Administrative State. 15. The Judiciary. Part V: THE ISSUES OF AMERICAN POLITICS. 16: Social Policy and the Welfare State. 17: Economic Policy. 18: National Security and Foreign Policy.
SynopsisBessette/Pitney's AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS: DELIBERATION, DEMOCRACY, AND CITIZENSHIP is based on the idea of "deliberative democracy" political systems work best when informed citizens and public officials deliberate to identify and promote the common good. Emphasizing citizenship, the text examines the way that civic culture and immigration impact students and shape the country. It offers solid historical coverage and a close look at civic responsibility., Bessette/Pitney's AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS: DELIBERATION, DEMOCRACY, AND CITIZENSHIP is based on the idea of "deliberative democracy": political systems work best when informed citizens and public officials deliberate to identify and promote the common good. Emphasizing citizenship, the text examines the way that civic culture and immigration impact students and shape the country. It offers solid historical coverage and a close look at civic responsibility.
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