Government by the People
- ISBN-10
- 020586578X
- ISBN-13
- 9780205865789
- Series
- Government by the People
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 647
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-12-21
- Publisher
- Pearson College Division
- Authors
- Paul C. Light, David B. Magleby, Christine L. Nemacheck
Description
Explore American politics through the Constitution Government by the People, 2012 Election Edition continues a tradition of excellence by offering the most classroom-tested introduction to the foundational principles, processes, and institutions of American government. Emphasizing the accomplishments of a government of the people, by the people, and for the people, this text highlights the central role people play in a constitutional democracy. Government by the People inspires students to see how similarities and differences in political beliefs continue to shape government today. This text features full integration with the New MyPoliSciLab. MyPoliSciLab includes a wide array of resources to encourage students to look at American politics like a political scientist and analyze current political issues. Political Explorer lets students play the role of a political scientist by investigating issues through interactive data. Core Concept videos discuss the big ideas in each chapter and apply them to key political issues. Simulations allow students to experience how political leaders make decisions. A better teaching and learning experience This program provides a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here's how: Personalize Learning-The New MyPoliSciLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. MyPoliSciLab is now compatible with BlackBoard! Engage Students-The stunning visual design engages students in the text. Improve Critical Thinking- Learning objectives in every chapter help students focus on important topics. Analyze Current Events-Coverage of the 2012 elections keeps the study of politics relevant and shows how political scientists look at the development of the American political system. Support Instructors- A full supplements package including the Class Preparation Tool in the New MyPoliSciLab is available. Note: MyPoliSciLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MyPoliSciLab, please visit: www.mypoliscilab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MyPoliSciLab (at no additional cost): ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205950086/ ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205950089.
Get the book
Other editions
-
- 2012-12-21
- 672 pages
- Paperback
- Pearson College Division
-
- 2011-06-20
- 528 pages
- Paperback
- Pearson College Division
Similar books
-
Government by the People
This and previous editions have been considerably improved as a result of reviews by the following individuals ... M University Susan E. Baer , University of Wisconsin , Oshkosh Alan Balboni , Community College of Southern Nevada Thad ...
-
A Government by the People: Direct Democracy in America, 1890-1940
By Thomas GoebelMcCraw, Thomas K. Prophets of Regulation: Charles Francis Adams, Louis D. Brandeis, James M. Landis, Alfred E. Kahn. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1984. ———. “Rethinking the Trust Question.” In Regulation in Perspective, ...
-
The Gettysburg Address
By Abraham LincolnThe Gettysburg Address is a speech by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, one of the best-known in American history.
-
Of the People, by the People, for the People and Other Quotations from Abraham Lincoln
By Abraham Lincoln, G. S. Boritt-- Thomas F. Schwartz, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, Lincoln Herald
-
Government by the People
By James MacGregor Burns, Distinguished Professor of Political Science David B Magleby, President Thomas E CroninKEY BENFIT: " This comprehensive, classic book takes readers from on-lookers to participants. "Government by the People" lets them see democracy as the participatory government that it is.
-
Government by the People: Basic Edition
By James MacGregor Burns, Thomas E. Cronin, Jack Walter PeltasonGovernment by the People: Basic Edition
-
Government by the People, Basic Version
By James MacGregor Burns, Thomas E. Cronin, David M. O'BrienFor the Introduction to American Government or Introduction to American Politics courses. This is the most authoritative text for American Government. Always one step ahead of the competition.
-
By the People: Debating American Government
By James A. Morone, Rogan Kersh"Approximately 20% shorter and less expensive than its parent text--fourteen chapters instead of eighteen--this full-color Brief Second Edition of By the People features a more streamlined narrative and is enhanced by its own unique full ...
-
The People's Government: An Introduction to Democracy
By Del DicksonExamines the strengths and weaknesses of democracy, in multiple forms, in multiple locations.
-
Democracy Unchained: How to Rebuild Government for the People
By Andrew Gumbel, David Orr, William BeckerThe book is the collective work of thirty of the most perceptive writers, practitioners, scientists, educators, and journalists writing today, who are committed to moving the political conversation from the present anger and angst to the ...