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by George C. Edwards; Martin P. Wattenberg; Robert L. Lineberry

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" "Learn how American politics affect public policy " " "Government in America, 2012 Election Edition" looks at government s impact on the daily lives of Americans with a public policy approach. This text introduces the main features of American politics and asks how should we govern? and what should government do? "Government in America" helps students see that politics drives what government can or cannot do for the people. 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 politicalleaders 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:

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  • Title Government in America, 2012 Election Edition: People, Politics, and Policy
  • Author George C. Edwards; Martin P. Wattenberg; Robert L. Lineberry
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition [ Edition: sixte
  • Pages 714
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Pearson, U.S.A.
  • Date 2012-12
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780205865611 / 0205865615
  • Weight 3.1 lbs (1.41 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.9 x 8.4 x 1.1 in (27.69 x 21.34 x 2.79 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects United States - Politics and government
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2012041511
  • Dewey Decimal Code 320.473

About the author

George C. Edwards III is University Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Texas A&M University and the Jordan Chair in Presidential Studies. He is also the Winant Professor of American Government at the University of Oxford. When he determined that he was unlikely to become shortstop for the New York Yankees, he turned to political science. Today, he is one of the country s leading scholars of the presidency and has written or edited 25 books on American politics. Martin P. Wattenberg teaches courses on American politics at the University of California, Irvine. His first regular paying job was with the Washington Redskins, from which he moved on to receive a Ph.D. at the University of Michigan. He is the author of "Is Voting for Young People?, " which examines the role of young people in elections today. His research also encompasses how elections in the United States compare to those in other established democracies. Robert L. Lineberry is a professor of political science at the University of Houston. Bob has been president of the Policy Studies Section of the American Political Science Association and is the author or coauthor of numerous books and articles on political science. In addition, he has regularly taught the introductory course in American government for the past 40 years."
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