Living Democracy gets students to participate in learning, in the classroom, and in change. The book’s young and energetic author team cares deeply about student learning and student engagement. Lead author Dan Shea founded the Center for Political Participation and his experiences working with students in the classroom and in the center inspired him to team up with co-authors Joanne Connor Green (Texas Christian University) and Christopher E. Smith (Michigan State) to write an American Government text that truly inspires students and helps them experience the impact of government in their daily lives. Everything about the book—the writing, design, examples, photos, activities, and every page of the text—is designed to get students to participate in their class and in American politics.

Living Democracy: National Edition

Politics & Social Sciences

Shea, Daniel M.

Smith, Christopher E.

Green, Joanne Connor

Politics & Government

Pearson College Div

Living Democracy gets students to participate in learning, in the classroom, and in change. The book’s young and energetic author team cares deeply about student learning and student engagement. Lead author Dan Shea founded the Center for Political Participation and his experiences working with students in the classroom and in the center inspired him to team up with co-authors Joanne Connor Green (Texas Christian University) and Christopher E. Smith (Michigan State) to write an American Government text that truly inspires students and helps them experience the impact of government in their daily lives. Everything about the book—the writing, design, examples, photos, activities, and every page of the text—is designed to get students to participate in their class and in American politics. This Brief version can be easily used in a one semester class OR for a two semester course where the instructor wants to supplement the course with alternative teaching methods (discussions, role playing etc.) This text also covers California Politics.

Living Democracy, California Edition

Living Democracy gets students to participate in learning, in the classroom, and in change. The book’s young and energetic author team cares deeply about student learning and student engagement. Lead author Dan Shea founded the Center for Political Participation and his experiences working with students in the classroom and in the center inspired him to team up with co-authors Joanne Connor Green (Texas Christian University) and Christopher E. Smith (Michigan State) to write an American Government text that truly inspires students and helps them experience the impact of government in their daily lives. Everything about the book—the writing, design, examples, photos, activities, and every page of the text—is designed to get students to participate in their class and in American politics.

Clarke, Milton

Living Democracy gets students to participate in learning, in the classroom, and in change. The book’s young and energetic author team cares deeply about student learning and student engagement. Lead author Dan Shea founded the Center for Political Participation and his experiences working with students in the classroom and in the center inspired him to team up with co-authors Joanne Connor Green (Texas Christian University) and Christopher E. Smith (Michigan State) to write an American Government text that truly inspires students and helps them experience the impact of government in their daily lives. Everything about the bookthe writing, design, examples, photos, activities, and every page of the textis designed to get students to participate in their class and in American politics.

Living Democracy: Texas Edition

Robison, Clay

Gibson, L. Tucker, Jr.

Living Democracy gets students to participate in learning, in the classroom, and in change. The book’s young and energetic author team cares deeply about student learning and student engagement. Lead author Dan Shea founded the Center for Political Participation and his experiences working with students in the classroom and in the center inspired him to team up with co-authors Joanne Connor Green (Texas Christian University) and Christopher E. Smith (Michigan State) to write an American Government text that truly inspires students and helps them experience the impact of government in their daily lives. Everything about the bookthe writing, design, examples, photos, activities, and every page of the textis designed to get students to participate in their class and in American politics.

Living Democracy, Texas Edition

NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyPoliSciLab does not come packaged with this content. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyPoliSciLab, search for for 0134113977 / 9780134113975 Living Democracy, 2014 Elections and Updates Edition plus MyPoliSciLab for American Government — Access Card Package, 4/e Package consists of: • 0134016238 / 9780134016238 Living Democracy, 2014 Elections and Updates Edition, 4/e • 0133930645 / 9780133930641 MyPoliSciLab for American Government Valuepack Access Card MyPoliSciLab should only be purchased when required by an instructor. For courses in American Government Participate in your American government Living Democracy shows students how American government impacts their daily lives, and helps them recognize how they can make a difference in what that government does. Using a writing style that is clear and accessible, authors Daniel Shea, Joanne Connor Green, and Christopher Smith draw readers into the subject matter by offering resonant anecdotes and illustrations, and by localizing politics whenever possible. The 2014 Elections and Updates Edition incorporates the most up-to-date data, as well as coverage of contemporary issues that dominate today’s headlines, to help students see the relevance of course content to their lives. Also available with MyPoliSciLab® MyPoliSciLab for the American Government course extends learning online, engaging students and improving results. Media resources with assignments bring concepts to life, and offer students opportunities to practice applying what they’ve learned. And the Writing Space helps educators develop and assess concept mastery and critical thinking through writing, quickly and easily. Please note: this version of MyPoliSciLab does not include an eText. Living Democracy, 2014 Elections and Updates Edition is also available via REVEL™, an immersive learning experience designed for the way today's students read, think, and learn.

Living Democracy, 2014 Elections and Updates Edition (4th Edition)

Pearson

Living Democracy, 2014 Elections and Updates Edition, Books a la Carte Edition (4th Edition)

REVEL™ for Living Democracy shows students how American government impacts their daily lives, and helps them recognize how they can make a difference in what that government does. Using a writing style that is clear and accessible, authors Daniel Shea, Joanne Connor Green, and Christopher Smith draw readers into the subject matter by offering resonant anecdotes and illustrations, and by localizing politics whenever possible. The 2014 Elections and Updates Edition incorporates the most up-to-date data, as well as coverage of contemporary issues that dominate today’s headlines, to help students see the relevance of course content to their lives. REVEL is Pearson’s newest way of delivering our respected content. Fully digital and highly engaging, REVEL offers an immersive learning experience designed for the way today's students read, think, and learn. Enlivening course content with media interactives and assessments, REVEL empowers educators to increase engagement with the course, and to better connect with students. NOTE: REVEL is a fully digital delivery of Pearson content. This ISBN is for the standalone REVEL access card. In addition to this access card, you will need a course invite link, provided by your instructor, to register for and use REVEL.

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About the Author\nChristopher E. Smith is Professor of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University (MSU). He earned degrees at Harvard University, the University of Bristol (England), the University of Tennessee, and the University of Connecticut. Trained as a lawyer and social scientist, he is the author of 25 books and more than 100 scholarly articles on law, courts, and criminal justice policy. He has been recognized as an outstanding teacher with MSU's "Teacher-Scholar Award" and "Alumni Association Outstanding Teaching Award." His other books with Cengage Learning/Wadsworth include CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN AMERICA, Eighth Edition (with George Cole and Christina DeJong), LAW AND CONTEMPORARY CORRECTIONS, CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS: MYTHS AND REALITIES, and CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.\nDaniel M. Shea is Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Political Participation at Allegheny College. He is the author of several books on American politics, including TRANSFORMING DEMOCRACY: LEGISLATIVE CAMPAIGNS AND POLITICAL PARTIES (1995), CAMPAIGN MODE: THE STRATEGY TACTICS AND ART OF POLITICAL CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT (1996 AND 2001), CAMPAIGN MODE: STRATEGY AND LEADERSHIP IN CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS (with Michael John Burton, 2002). Shea has edited numerous other books dealing with parties, elections, Congress, and the politics of the media, and has written articles for a number of journals. He lives in Meadville, PA with his wife Christine Gatto-Shea and three children.

Living Democracy, 2014 Elections and Updates Edition, Books a la Carte Edition Plus NEW MyPoliSciLab for American Government -- Access Card Package (4th Edition)

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Living Democracy: National Edition

Living Democracy, California Edition

Living Democracy, California Edition

Living Democracy: Texas Edition

Living Democracy, Texas Edition

Living Democracy, 2014 Elections and Updates Edition (4th Edition)

Living Democracy, 2014 Elections and Updates Edition, Books a la Carte Edition (4th Edition)

REVEL for Living Democracy, 2014 Elections and Updates Edition -- Access Card (4th Edition)

Living Democracy, 2014 Elections and Updates Edition, Books a la Carte Edition Plus NEW MyPoliSciLab for American Government -- Access Card Package (4th Edition)

Living Democracy, 2014 Election Edition Plus NEW MyPoliSciLab for American Government -- Access Card Package (4th Edition)