Understanding American Government: The Essentials - Softcover

Welch, Susan; Gruhl, John; Comer, John; Rigdon, Susan M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0495501174 ISBN 13: 9780495501176

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2008

Synopsis

UNDERSTANDING AMERICAN GOVERNMENT: THE ESSENTIALS is a streamlined and highly accessible new text that offers a comprehensive introduction to American government in a condensed, affordable edition designed for today's busy students and instructors. Based on the popular award-winning UNDERSTANDING AMERICAN GOVERNMENT--now in its 11th edition--the text incorporates the same proven methodology; powerful teaching tools; and detailed, up-to-date research within a focused framework likely to appeal to even the most reluctant readers. In this lively, enjoyable text, exploration of important current issues such as diversity and minority rights complements effective coverage of the basic history, institutions, and processes of American government.

About this title

About the Author:

Susan Welch received her AB and PhD degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is currently Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Professor of Political Science at The Pennsylvania State University. Her teaching and research areas include legislatures, urban politics, and women and minorities in politics. She publishes widely on issues of race, gender, and urban politics.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0495501174
• ISBN 13: 9780495501176
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 608