Approaching Democracy - Hardcover

Berman, Larry; Murphy, Bruce Allen; Woshinsky, Oliver H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 013033457X ISBN 13: 9780130334572

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 1995

Synopsis

This text introduces students to the basics of American government using the framework of democracy as an ideal that is continually striven for.

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Key Benefit: This book introduces users to the basics of American government using the framework of democracy as an ideal that we continually strive for. Based on Czech Republic President Vaclav Havel's 1990 address to the U.S. Congress, “As long as people are people, democracy, in the full sense of the word, will always be no more than an ideal. In this sense, you too are merely approaching democracy. But you have one great advantage: you have been approaching democracy uninterruptedly for more than 200 years.” Key Topics: Material looks at the approaching democracy theme in a global context, comparing various elements of the American political system with those of countries around the world. Explores the latest in media and technology in the political science field. Examines issues of diversity and the struggle many groups have endured in their attempts to advance toward democracy. Places readers at a critical juncture in history, or in the position of a policymaker forced to make an important decision, challenging them to consider how, if at all differently, they might respond. Contains these most up-to-date topics: the “Contract with America”; reinventing government; the effects of the motor voter law; the current Supreme Court and its most recent rulings.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 013033457X
• ISBN 13: 9780130334572
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 709