American government: institutions and policies, international edition

Acclaimed for the scholarship of its prominent authors and the clarity of itsnarrative, AMERICAN GOVERNMENT: INSTITUTIONS AND POLICIES, International Edition sets the standard for public policy coverage while maintaining focus on three fundamental topics: the institutions of American government; the historical development of governmental procedures, actors, and policies; and who governs in the United States and to what ends. Student involvement in the material is bolstered by proven pedagogical features such as chapter outlines, "Who Governs?" and "To What Ends?" learning objective questions framing each chapter and "How Things Work" boxes that summarize important facts. The significantly enhanced media package with new online tools makes the learning experience engaging and accessible. INDICE: PART I: The American System. 1. The Study of American Government. 2. The Constitution. 3. Federalism. 4. American Political Culture. 5. Civil Liberties. 6. Civil Rights. PART II: Opinions, Interests, and Organizations. 7. Public Opinion. 8. Political Participation. 9. Political Parties. 10. Elections and Campaigns. 11. Interest Groups. 12. The Media. PART III: Institutions ofGovernment. 13. Congress. 14. The Presidency. 15. The Bureaucracy. 16. The Judiciary. PART IV: The Politics of Public Policy. 17. The Policy-Making Process. 18. Economic Policy. 19. Social Welfare. 20. Foreign and Military Policy. 21. Environmental Policy. PART V: The Nature of American Democracy. 22. Who Governs? To What Ends?

• ISBN: 978-0-495-89806-1
• Editorial: Wadsworth
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 672
• Fecha Publicación: 31/01/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés