Debating democracy: A reader in american politics

Designed to accompany any American Government text, this engaging reader features a debate-style format that includes two readings per chapter--each representing opposing viewpoints. The unique format and current content give this book a distinct advantage over other readers. The seventh edition incorporates up-to-date chapter introductions and new debates on issues such as corporate spending in elections, same-sex marriage, and negative campaigning for a fresh look at the hot-button issues in modern American government. INDICE: 1. The Founding: Debating the Constitution. 2. Democracy: Overrated or Undervalued? 3. The New Federalism: Does It Create Laboratories of Democracy or a Race to the Bottom? 4. Immigration: Does It Strengthen or Threaten American Democracy? 5. Political Economy: How Democratic Is the Free Market Economy? 6. Civil Liberties: Is Corporate Spending on Elections the Equivalent of Free Speech? 7. Civil Rights: Debating Same-Sex Marriage. 8. Church-State Relations: Was the United States Founded as a Christian Nation? 9. Digital Media: Do They Expand or Shrink Democracy? 10. Political Polarization: How Divided Are We? 11. Campaigns and Elections: Do Negative Ads Damage Democracy? 12. The Federal Budget: Is the Deficit a Threat to the Nation? 13. Congress: Can Our Representatives Serve the Public Good? 14. The Presidency: How Much Difference Does the Individual Make? 15. The Judiciary: How Should It Interpret Our Constitution? 16. Economic Inequality: A Threat to Democracy? 17. Foreign Policy: Has the United States Become an Imperial Power?

• ISBN: 978-0-495-91347-4
• Editorial: Wadsworth
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 368
• Fecha Publicación: 31/01/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés