A shorter, paperback version of Schmidt, et al. (1995). Where feasible, text goes beyond the mere facts to discuss the rationale behind political decisions and likely consequences of those decisions. International issues integrated throughout. Each chapter concludes with Unfinished Work, which presents ideas about what problems have yet to be solved and Logging-On offers information on using Internet with text. Utilizes high-interest pedagogical features to motivate students.

Handbook of Selected Cases for American Government and Politics Today: Essentials 1996-1997 Edition

Education & Teaching

Schmidt, Steffen W.

Shelley, II Mack C.

Bardes, Barbara

Schools & Teaching

Wadsworth Publishing

Study Guide for American Government and Politics Today: Essentials 1996-1997 Edition

This widely adopted text provides a balanced, comprehensive introduction to American government. It always reflects recent events which have had an impact on the political process. The text material and pedagogy encourage the student to think about how our government works and how to get involved. This edition includes a brief introduction to the Internet and chapter-appropriate addresses for those students who wish to do further research in the new ''Logging On'' feature. Also available in a CD-interactive format.

Study Guide for American Government and Politics Today, 1997-98 Edition

Bardes, Barbara A.

Schmidt, Steffen

Taking a policy areas approach, this text brings American public policy to life through stimulating case studies, contemporary controversies, and thought-provoking opening vignettes. The authors focus on the influences of rationality, power, and ideology on contemporary public policy. The text provides unbiased coverage of both standard core policies and newer areas of controversy such as welfare and AIDS.

American Public Policy: The Contemporary Agenda

Koven, Steven G.

Swanson, Bert E.

This essentials version of AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY is a best-selling paperback with an emphasis on critical thinking and political participation. This shorter version of Schmidt, et al; presents a balanced, unbiased, and up-to-date introduction to constitutional, governmental, political, social, and economic structures and processes. This edition has been updated to include the 1998 elections and events through 2000.

American Government and Politics Today: The Essentials, 2000-2001 Edition

This thoroughly updated edition of Bardes, Shelley, and Schmidt's popular text offers balanced, unbiased, comprehensive, and up-to-date coverage of constitutional, governmental, political, social, and economic structures and processes. The book's overriding theme is the importance of informed, active citizenship, and the extensive pedagogy underscores this theme by eliciting critical thinking about political issues and encouraging students to become involved in the political process. With keen awareness of its audience, AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY: THE ESSENTIALS incorporates current examples, the Internet, and other media to stimulate learning and excitement about American government. This truly interactive text gives students more than reading material; it gives them tools to become good citizens.

American Government and Politics Today: The Essentials, 2002-2003 Edition (with InfoTrac)

The best selling book for Introduction to American Government, AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY, THE ESSENTIALS helps students experience the excitement that comes from active, informed citizenship in a concisely organized package. Bardes, Schmidt, and Shelley's text is renowned nationwide for its balanced, unbiased, comprehensive, and up-to-date coverage of constitutional, governmental, political, social, and economic structures and processes. The overriding theme is the importance of informed active citizenship. The pedagogy underscores this theme by soliciting critical thinking about political issues and encouraging students to become involved the political process. With keen awareness of its audience, AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY, THE ESSENTIALS incorporates current examples, the Internet, and other media to stimulate learning and excitement about American government. This truly interactive text gives students more than reading material--it gives them tools to become good citizens.

American Government and Politics Today: The Essentials, 2004-2005 Edition (with CD-ROM and InfoTrac) (American Government & Politics Today)

New features, up-to-date political news and analysis, and a great price make AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY: BRIEF EDITION, 2014-2015 a top seller. The text works to show how easily and effectively readers can participate in the political process. Praised for its balanced coverage, the book examines all the key concepts of American government, while providing exciting features that focus on active citizenship.

Cengage Advantage Books: American Government and Politics Today, Brief Edition, 2014-2015 (with CourseMate Printed Access Card)

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