21 Debated: Issues in American Politics
- ISBN-10
- 0131841785
- ISBN-13
- 9780131841789
- Category
- Political planning
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003-10
- Publisher
- Prentice Hall
- Authors
- Gregory M. Scott, Loren Gatch
Description
Organized to correspond to most American government books and designed to provide a plethora of discussion topics, this volume features 42 recent, pro/con articles on 21 of the most controversial issues in American Politics. Complete with headnotes and discussion questions, the volume spurs readers to debate issues independently or through research. The authors provide opposing views on issues including democracy and the constitution, rights and liberties, the political process, government institutions, and issues in public policy. For those interested in American political issues.
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