American Government and Politics Today: No Separate Policy Chapters Version, 2015-2016 Edition (with MindTap Political Science Printed Access Card) - Softcover

Ford, Lynne E.; Bardes, Barbara A.; Schmidt, Steffen W.; Shelley, Mack C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1285872452 ISBN 13: 9781285872452

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2015

Synopsis

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY is known nationwide for its balanced, unbiased, and up-to-date coverage of constitutional, governmental, political, social, and economic structures and their processes. It encourages readers to experience the excitement that comes with being an active, engaged, and informed citizen and provides them the tools they need to get involved. The 2015-2016 edition's updates include in-depth coverage of the midterm 2014 elections. This version has no separate policy chapters.

About this title

About the Author

Lynne E. Ford is associate provost for curriculum and academic administration and professor of political science at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. Her teaching and research interests include women and politics, elections and voting behavior, political psychology and civic engagement. She has written articles on women in state legislatures, the underrepresentation of women in political office in the American South and work-family policy in the United States. In addition, Dr. Ford has co-authored Declarations of Independence: Women and Political Power in 19th Century American Novels; Thinking About Public Policy; and Public Opinion: Measuring the American Mind. She received her B.A. from The Pennsylvania State University and her M.A. and Ph.D. in government atrhand political behavior from the University of Maryland-College Park.

Review

"The book will fit very well in my teaching style. . . . Every chapter has tables, graphs, charts, [and] maps that can serve as a focal point for class discussion and to visually assist students in grasping complex ideas. The creative 'What if's' and 'Politics with a Purpose' once again are excellent mechanisms to aid in class discussion. Just as important, the book is aesthetically pleasing, it is easy on the eyes, [and] the font style and size prevent the book from appearing dry and intimidating."

"The book is very well written and easy to understand, which is why I have used it in the past. It is very succinct in explaining the topics and does not veer off into such obscure detail that would confuse or complicate matters for the student."

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1285872452
• ISBN 13: 9781285872452
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 592