American Government and Politics Today: Essentials 2011 - 2012 Edition - Softcover

Bardes, Barbara A.; Shelley, Mack C.; Schmidt, Steffen W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 053849719X ISBN 13: 9780538497190

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY: THE ESSENTIALS 2011-2012 EDITION inspires students to join the exciting process of being active, informed citizens. Bardes, Shelley, and Schmidt provide an unbiased and concisely organized overview of this essential subject, updated with complete Election 2010 coverage and the latest on the economic downturn and recovery policy. The text's fundamental theme continues to be the importance of participating in active citizenship, emphasizing continual critical thinking about political issues, and encouraging students to become involved in the political process. With a keen understanding of the needs and interests of today's students, the authors incorporate abundant current examples, including increased coverage of the impact of the Internet and other media, to stimulate learning and excitement. The text is redesigned for even greater reader appeal.

About this title

About the Author:

Barbara A. Bardes is professor emerita of political science at the University of Cincinnati. She received her B.A. and M.A. from Kent State University and her Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati. She served as a faculty member in political science and dean of Mundelein College at Loyola University of Chicago. In 1993, she was appointed dean of Raymond Walters College of the University of Cincinnati, where she served until 2003. She returned to the political science department where she held the position of graduate director before retiring. Bardes has written articles on public and foreign policy, and women and politics. She also has co-authored DECLARATIONS OF INDEPENDENCE: WOMEN AND POLITICAL POWER IN 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN NOVELS, THINKING ABOUT PUBLIC POLICY, PUBLIC OPINION: MEASURING THE AMERICAN MIND, and AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY.

Review:

"One of the strengths of this textbook is the fact that it offers comparisons and contrasts with other countries. . . . It also seems to be really keeping the demographic makeup of the students in mind, and [this is] something that would definitely resonate with the students. The students appreciate the discussion of various countries and diverse groups of people. In short, they like to see themselves in what they are reading. . . . Another highlight is that [the book] builds on the previous chapter's information. This is great. Finally,... the book is very up-to-speed." -- Lisa Perez-Nichols, Austin Community College

"For as long as I have anything to say about it, I will continue to use this book. It really is the best one on the market."-- Matthew Hansel , McHenry County College

About this edition

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 053849719X
• ISBN 13: 9780538497190
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 632