The Democratic Debate examines the struggle between the elite and popular models of democracy which, the authors argue, have alternated as the dominant vision in America since its founding. The text uses the standard of popular democracy to examine the United States from anti-federalism to contemporary social movements, and includes new material on the 2000 elections, the early months of George W. Bush's presidency, recent protests against the World Trade Organization, September 11, and more.New Ideas boxes give examples of innovative solutions to current problems and issues in government.Making a Difference chapter boxes focus on people, famous and otherwise, whose actions demonstrate how individuals can make a difference in democracy.A Closer Look features examine contemporary issues, such as mobilizing the Latino vote, from the perspective of both democratic models examined in the text.

The Democratic Debate: An Introduction to American Politics

Politics & Social Sciences

Miroff, Bruce

Seidelman, Raymond

Swanstrom, Todd

Politics & Government

Houghton Mifflin College Div.

Social Sciences

Houghton, Mifflin Company

The Democratic Debate: An Introduction to American Politics/With 98 Election Supplement

The Democratic Debate examines the struggle between the elite and popular models of democracy which, the authors argue, have alternated as the dominant vision in America since its founding. The text uses the standard of popular democracy to examine the United States from anti-federalism to contemporary social movements. Special attention is given to people, famous and otherwise, whose actions demonstrate how individuals can make a difference in democracy. Thorough coverage of recent events includes a discussion of Enron and issues of corporate responsibility, the evolution of the Christian Right into a mass movement, the protests against the War in Iraq, and the Terry Schiavo case as it relates to Federalism.

The Democratic Debate

In this profound and disturbing examination of the dangers and possibilities of democratic leadership, Miroff examines nine emblematic political giants—John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Abraham Lincoln, Eugene Debs, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Teddy Roosevelt, FDR, Martin Luther King, Jr., and JFK.

Icons Of Democracy: American Leaders As Heroes, Aristocrats, Dissenters, And Democrats

History

Americas

Basic Books

Analyzes the leadership qualities of nine Americans, from Alexander Hamilton to Martin Luther King, and discusses the dangers of becoming a nation of passive followers

Icons Of Democracy: American Leaders As Heroes, Aristocrats, Dissenters And Democrats

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.

Debating Democracy

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Cengage Learning'

Focusing on the tension between elite and popular models, individuals who made a difference, and recent events, THE DEMOCRATIC DEBATE makes American democracy both relevant and compelling.

The Democratic Debate: American Politics in an Age of Change

De Luca, Tom

Wadsworth Publishing

The Presidential Politics of John F Kennedy.

Pragmatic Illusions: The Presidential Politics of John F. Kennedy

Longman Publishing Group

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The Democratic Debate: An Introduction to American Politics

The Democratic Debate: An Introduction to American Politics

The Democratic Debate: An Introduction to American Politics/With 98 Election Supplement

The Democratic Debate

Icons Of Democracy: American Leaders As Heroes, Aristocrats, Dissenters, And Democrats

Icons Of Democracy: American Leaders As Heroes, Aristocrats, Dissenters And Democrats

Debating Democracy

The Democratic Debate: American Politics in an Age of Change

Pragmatic Illusions: The Presidential Politics of John F. Kennedy

The Democratic Debate