What You Should Know About Politics.But Don't: A Nonpartisan Guide to the Issues

Its a very exciting time in American politics. Voter turnout in primaries and caucuses across the nation have shattered old records. More than ever, in this election year people are paying attention to the issues. But in a world of sound bites and deliberate misinformation and a political scene that is literally colored by a partisan divide--blue vs. red--how does the average educated American find a reliable source that's free of political spin?

What You Should Know About Politics . . . But Don't breaks it all down, issue by issue, explaining who stands for what, and why--whether it's the economy, the war in Iraq, health care, oil and renewable energy sources, or climate change. If you're a Democrat, a Republican, or somewhere in between, it's the perfect book to brush up on a single topic or read through to get a deeper understanding of the often-mucky world of American politics.

Polls have shown that interest in the presidential campaign traditionally peaks 3-6 weeks before the elections. But this is also a book that transcends the season. It's truly for anyone who wants to know more about the issues, which are perennial issues that will continue to affect our everyday lives.

Jessamyn Conrad earned her bachelorÕs degree in social anthropology and Islamic art history from Harvard University and her masterÕs degree in history from Cambridge University. She is pursuing her doctorate in art history at Columbia University. She is 30 years old, and lives in New York City.

Jessamyn Conrad earned her bachelor's degree in social anthropology and Islamic art history from Harvard University and her master's degree in history from Cambridge University. She is pursuing her doctorate in art history at Columbia University. She is 30 years old, and lives in New York City.