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ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products.PackagesAccess codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase.Used or rental booksIf you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code.Access codesAccess codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase.--Updated in a new 2nd edition, Understanding American Politics and Government provides students with a substantive foundation on the fundamentals of our government while enlisting them to become more discerning consumers of political information, better decision-makers and more effective citizens. Using a journalistic, example-rich narrative, this unique text schools students in the building blocks of good social science by distinguishing between the concepts of “correlation” and “causation.”*The Alternate version of this text does not contain the policy chapters found in the National version*
This text investigates the foundational mechanics of the American political system while equipping students with the analytical tools necessary to distinguish between correlation and causation in political discourse. The authors, all established scholars in the field of political science, utilize a journalistic and example-rich narrative to demystify complex governmental processes. By focusing on the core building blocks of social science, the book aims to transform students into more discerning consumers of political information and more effective participants in the democratic process.
What You Will Find
The text is regarded as a highly accessible and pedagogically focused introduction to American government, specifically designed for undergraduate students. Its emphasis on social science methodology and critical thinking distinguishes it from more traditional, descriptive civics textbooks.
Page Count:
752
Publication Date:
2011-01-08
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205077420
ISBN-13:
9780205077427