How Your Government Really Works: A Topical Encyclopedia of the Federal Government

The U.S. government is an ever-more-complex system that few American citizens comprehend in any detail. Even some of its most basic operations, seemingly clear in concept, are in reality intricate and obscure. Although textbooks explain how the government is supposed to work in theory, they don't reveal how it actually works in practice. This book offers a concise and objective explanation of government operations, mapping the federal government's branches, departments, agencies, corporations, and quasi-official bodies―and the bureaucracies that support them. The authors effectively bridge the gap between the government's ideal, balanced structure, laid out in the Constitution, and its actual institutionalized form today, making this a superb resource for students and citizens at large.
Coverage of the government's inner workings includes such subjects as executive-branch appointments, domestic and foreign policy development and execution, the federal budget, the legislative process, the Congressional committee system, the drawing of Congressional districts, the levels of the federal judiciary, aides in all three branches, and the various government offices and oversight agencies.
 • 25 black-and-white photographs
• Figures and charts capturing the structure of the federal government and many aspects of its functioning, such as the federal budgeting process, the apportionment of electoral votes, and U.S. government receipts and outlays
• Timelines
• Quick-reference chart listing past presidents, their years in office, and their party affiliation

Politics & Social Sciences

Starks, Glenn L.

Brooks, F. Erik

Politics & Government

Greenwood

This book provides a detailed examination of the life and legal legacy of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, including a discussion of the many legal cases in which he was involved.
Thurgood Marshall was the first African American Supreme Court Justice. As a lawyer, he won the Supreme Court Case Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka that integrated all public schools in the United States. But Marshall's contributions extend far beyond significantly advancing the civil rights movement in this nation.
Thurgood Marshall: A Biography discusses the life of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall in a chronological fashion, and then discusses his legacy after death. Students at all grade levels―including undergraduate and graduate college students―as well as historians and general readers interested in African American history , civil rights, or the U.S. legal system will find this book insightful and useful.
 • A chronological timeline of the life of Thurgood Marshall 
 • A bibliography provides useful references

Thurgood Marshall: A Biography (Greenwood Biographies)

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

This exhaustive analysis of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) throughout history discusses the institutions and the major events, individuals, and organizations that have contributed to their existence.
 • A complete timeline of events extending from the founding of the first HBCU in 1837 through the 21st century
• Photographs of HBCUs and key figures in their histories over a 150-year period
• Presidential executive orders and transcripts of major legislation that have impacted HBCUs
• An exhaustive list of over 1,000 prominent alumni of HBCUs and short, professional biographies of each
• Biographical information on major figures and organizations that have supported HBCUs
• A bibliography, including online resources and DVDs

Historically Black Colleges and Universities: An Encyclopedia

History

Americas

The Galvanization of the Young Vote in the 2008 Presidential Election: Lessons Learned from the Phenomenon

In 2008, the United States stood poised to possibly elect its first African American president. This fact, coupled with the economic and political climate of the nation, galvanized young voters and led to one of the highest youth voter turnout rates in history. The renewed enthusiasm of young voters creates a unique situation in the United States, as the current level of political excitement and voting efficacy of this age bracket can be used to benefit future presidential, state, and local elections. In The Galvanization of the Young Vote in the 2008 Presidential Election, Starks explores the factors that led to a surge in youth voting and outlines strategies for political parties to continue attracting young voters to the polls.

University Press of America

With all of the progress African Americans have made, they still face many risks that threaten the entire race or place segments in jeopardy of survival. This work examines the widespread problem and suggests solutions. * Examines up-to-date statistical data on the primary issues negatively impacting African Americans * Provides extensive literary and data analysis of the issues addressed * Discusses what can be done to improve the condition of African Americans * Supplies concise background and investigates the implications of each key issue * Includes an extensive bibliographic list of references for all issues discussed

African Americans at Risk [2 volumes]: Issues in Education, Health, Community, and Justice [2 volumes]

Why have multiple mega-church leaders―Ted Haggard and Bishop Eddie Long, for example―committed acts of sexual misconduct? This book discusses the reasons in depth and examines how these acts are impacting the future of megachurches.

Sexual Misconduct and the Future of Mega-Churches: How Large Religious Organizations Go Astray

World

Praeger

This encouraging guide coaches African American and first-generation college students on strategies for maximizing their experiences and success on university campuses.
Marked gaps in academic achievements continue to exist between white and black students on college campuses in America. This motivational book, with contributions from academic role models from within the African American community, provides tools to help ethnically diverse students choose the best college, improve their study skills, and cope with academic anxiety. From college selection to graduation, this practical resource provides firsthand accounts of successful college experiences and the strategies used by former students to obtain their degrees. 
This work is divided into four parts. After an introductory section that addresses how to find the right college for aspiring students, the second part discusses the culture of an academic environment and reveals what incoming students may discover on a new campus. The third section introduces the language and lingo used in college settings. Finally, the guide concludes with conversations with successful African Americans who have achieved their undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The content also features a helpful college and university directory.
 • Offers strategies to assist African American students with succeeding in college
• Reveals stories of African American graduates and tips for assimilating into an academic environment
• Provides detailed and updated resources on schools and organizations 
• Explains logistics, operations, and terms used on college campuses

African American Student's Guide to College Success

Business & Money

Personal Finance

The U.S. government is an ever-more-complex system that few American citizens comprehend in any detail. Even some of its most basic operations, seemingly clear in concept, are in reality intricate and obscure. Although textbooks explain how the government is supposed to work in theory, they don't reveal how it actually works in practice. This book offers a concise and objective explanation of government operations, mapping the federal government's branches, departments, agencies, corporations, and quasi-official bodies―and the bureaucracies that support them. The authors effectively bridge the gap between the government's ideal, balanced structure, laid out in the Constitution, and its actual institutionalized form today, making this a superb resource for students and citizens at large.Coverage of the government's inner workings includes such subjects as executive-branch appointments, domestic and foreign policy development and execution, the federal budget, the legislative process, the Congressional committee system, the drawing of Congressional districts, the levels of the federal judiciary, aides in all three branches, and the various government offices and oversight agencies.

Provides an invaluable source for students as well as academics on the current condition of African Americans, highlighting disparities throughout an array of social, economic, and political areas.• Clearly outlines the condition of African Americans in relation to other races and ethnic groups• Makes qualitative data on the current condition of African Americans comprehensible, highlighting disparities in social, economic, and political areas• Presents statistical analyses aimed at helping 21st-century students interpret data• Includes tables as well as other sources of information from creditable data sources to assist readers in further research

African Americans by the Numbers: Understanding and Interpreting Statistics on African American Life

Social Sciences

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How Your Government Really Works: A Topical Encyclopedia of the Federal Government

Thurgood Marshall: A Biography (Greenwood Biographies)

Historically Black Colleges and Universities: An Encyclopedia

The Galvanization of the Young Vote in the 2008 Presidential Election: Lessons Learned from the Phenomenon

The Galvanization of the Young Vote in the 2008 Presidential Election: Lessons Learned from the Phenomenon

African Americans at Risk [2 volumes]: Issues in Education, Health, Community, and Justice [2 volumes]

Sexual Misconduct and the Future of Mega-Churches: How Large Religious Organizations Go Astray

African American Student's Guide to College Success

How Your Government Really Works: A Topical Encyclopedia of the Federal Government

African Americans by the Numbers: Understanding and Interpreting Statistics on African American Life