This debate-style reader is designed to introduce students to controversies in American foreign policy. The readings, which represent the arguments of leading political scientists and researchers, reflect a variety of viewpoints. The readings have been selected for their liveliness and substance and for their value in a debate framework. By requiring students to analyze opposing viewpoints and reach considered judgments, Taking Sides actively develops student's critical thinking skills.

Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in American Foreign Policy

History

Bennett, Andrew

Shambaugh, George

Americas

McGraw-Hill/Dushkin

This Fourth Edition of TAKING SIDES: CLASHING VIEWS IN AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY presents current controversial issues in a debate-style format designed to stimulate student interest and develop critical thinking skills. Each issue is thoughtfully framed with an issue summary, an issue introduction, and a postscript. An instructor’s manual with testing material is available for each volume. USING TAKING SIDES IN THE CLASSROOM is also an excellent instructor resource with practical suggestions on incorporating this effective approach in the classroom. Each TAKING SIDES reader features an annotated listing of selected World Wide Web sites and is supported by our student website, www.mhcls.com/online.

Taking Sides: Clashing Views in American Foreign Policy

This Fifth Edition of TAKING SIDES: CLASHING VIEWS IN AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY presents current controversial issues in a debate-style format designed to stimulate student interest and develop critical thinking skills. Each issue is thoughtfully framed with an issue summary, an issue introduction, and a postscript. An online instructor’s manual with testing material is available for each volume in the TAKING SIDES series. USING TAKING SIDES IN THE CLASSROOM is also an excellent instructor resource with practical suggestions on incorporating this effective approach in the classroom. Each TAKING SIDES reader features an annotated listing of selected World Wide Web sites. Visit www.mhcls.com to view the current titles in the TAKING SIDES series.

The Art of Policymaking&nbsp;is the only book designed to provide students and practitioners with a detailed explanation of the specific tools, techniques, and processes used to create policy in the U.S., as well as the tools they need to understand them. The book includes practical advice on how to write memos, prepare polling questions, and navigate the clearance process. Case studies show how actual policies were developed and how and why policies and processes differed across administrations. And scenarios allow students to practice the tools and techniques they have learned by working through both domestic and foreign policy situations. Written by two experts in the field with experience in both academia and government,&nbsp;The Art of Policymaking&nbsp;is the perfect how-to guide for students and professionals.

The Art of Policymaking: Tools, Techniques, and Processes in the Modern Executive Branch

Politics & Social Sciences

Weinstein, Paul J.

Politics & Government

CQ Press

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Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in American Foreign Policy

Taking Sides: Clashing Views in American Foreign Policy

Taking Sides: Clashing Views in American Foreign Policy

The Art of Policymaking: Tools, Techniques, and Processes in the Modern Executive Branch