By the People: Debating American Government
- ISBN-10
- 0190216735
- ISBN-13
- 9780190216733
- Category
- United States
- Pages
- 624
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-12-15
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Authors
- James A. Morone, Rogan Kersh
Description
In a storytelling approach that weaves contemporary examples together with historical context, By the People explores the themes and ideas that drive the great debates in American government and politics. It introduces students to big questions like: Who governs? How does our system ofgovernment work? What does government do? and Who are we? By challenging students with these questions, the text gets them to think about, engage with, and debate the merits of U.S. government and politics. Ideal for professors who prefer a shorter text, By the People, Brief Second Edition, condenses the content of the comprehensive edition while also preserving its essential insights, organization, and approach.
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