Focusing on the responsiveness of government, Welch et al., helps students understand how and why important features of government have evolved and their impact. It fosters student analysis of the political process, is well-referenced, and includes award-winning coverage of women's issues and participation in the political process. This edition features an analysis of the 1994 Congressional elections. Populism boxes discuss current topics as they affect/disturb middle class Americans. Symbolic Solutions to Complex Problems focus on how politicians look for simplistic solutions to difficult and lingering problems.

American Government

Education & Teaching

Welch, Susan

Gruhl, John

Comer, John

Rigdon, Susan M.

Steinman, Michael

Schools & Teaching

Wadsworth Publishing

Study Guide for American Government

This text focuses on the responsiveness of government and helps students understand how and why important features of government have evolved, and their impact on government and individuals. It covers the core topics of an American government course, paying special attention to the participation in public life by women and minorities. It features a special chapter on the influence of money in politics.

American Government, Post Election Update

This brief version of Welch et al., American Government encourages students to analyze the American government through current political research. Every aspect of this text has been proven successfulQthe solid research, the lively writing style, the in-depth coverage of women and minority issues, the pertinent boxed features, and the extensive ancillary package. This edition includes an expanded budget policy chapter and two new pedagogical features: New Populism boxes discuss current topics as they affect and disturb middle class Americans; and Symbolic Solutions for Complex Problems boxes focus on how politicians often look for simplistic solutions to complex problems that more often than not fail to solve the problem.

Study Guide for Understanding American Government

Vermeer, Jan

This brief version of Welch et al., American Government encourages students to analyze the American government through current political research. Every aspect of this text has been proven successful-the solid research, the lively writing style, the in-depth coverage of women and minority issues, the pertinent boxed features, and the extensive ancillary package. This edition includes an expanded budget policy chapter and two new pedagogical features: New Populism boxes discuss current topics as they affect and disturb middle class Americans; and Symbolic Solutions for Complex Problems boxes focus on how politicians often look for simplistic solutions to complex problems that more often than not fail to solve the problem.

Understanding American Government

Written by authors who have won numerous awards for their research and writing on women and minority issues in American Government, this textbook offers an inclusive view of participants in the American political system. From this book, you will not only learn how government works but you will move on to the more controversial aspects of government, being exposed to actual people and experiences of government in action through the You Are There feature that opens each chapter, the suggested film lists at the ends the chapters, and the online exercises that support and enhance concepts found throughout the text.

Understanding American Government (Available Titles CengageNOW)

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Understanding American Government, Alternate Edition

UNDERSTANDING AMERICAN GOVERNMENT: THE ESSENTIALS is a streamlined and highly accessible new text that offers a comprehensive introduction to American government in a condensed, affordable edition designed for today's busy students and instructors. Based on the popular award-winning UNDERSTANDING AMERICAN GOVERNMENT--now in its 11th edition--the text incorporates the same proven methodology; powerful teaching tools; and detailed, up-to-date research within a focused framework likely to appeal to even the most reluctant readers. In this lively, enjoyable text, exploration of important current issues such as diversity and minority rights complements effective coverage of the basic history, institutions, and processes of American government.

Understanding American Government: The Essentials

A fascinating, provocative read, UNDERSTANDING AMERICAN GOVERNMENT gives you an inside look at the American political system and how the government works. You'll read about 2008 election controversies, ethical choices, diversity issues, and more--all important information that you will need throughout your life as an involved voter and citizen.

A fascinating, provocative read, UNDERSTANDING AMERICAN GOVERNMENT, ALTERNATE EDITION, gives you an inside look at the American political system and how the government works. You'll read about 2008 election controversies, ethical choices, diversity issues, and more--all important information that you will need throughout your life as an involved voter and citizen.

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American Government

Study Guide for American Government

American Government, Post Election Update

Study Guide for Understanding American Government

Understanding American Government

Understanding American Government (Available Titles CengageNOW)

Understanding American Government, Alternate Edition

Understanding American Government: The Essentials

Understanding American Government

Understanding American Government, Alternate Edition