The Enduring Debate: Classic and Contemporary Readings in American Politics - Softcover

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9780393975512: The Enduring Debate: Classic and Contemporary Readings in American Politics

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0393975517 ISBN 13: 9780393975512

Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc, 2000

For the standard topics of the American government course, combines scholarly and popular sections, a mix of long and short readings, and a debate section that looks at fundamental issues such as the balance of institutional power and at contemporary policy debates such as Social Security reform. Each selection includes an introduction explaining its significance and ends with several discussion questions. There is no index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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About the Author:

David T. Canon is professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. His teaching and research interests are in American political institutions, especially Congress. John J. Coleman is professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. His teaching and research interests are in the evolution of the American state and the relationship between changes in the political economy of the United States and its party structure. Kenneth R. Mayer is professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. His teaching and research interests focus on American political institutions, especially Congress, the Presidency, and defense policy.

Review:

The best selection yet of readings necessary for an introduction to American politics and highly appropriate for undergraduates. -- Mark P. Petracca, University of California, Irvine

This is an excellent book; presenting the issues before the "debate" from several different perspectives is a fine idea. -- Gloria T. Cohen-Dion, Bloomsburg University

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