(eBook PDF) The American Democracy Texas Edition 11th Edition – Digital Ebook – Instant Delivery Download
Product details:
- ISBN-10 : 0077424182
- ISBN-13 : 978-0077424183
- Author: Thomas E. Patterson , Gary M. Halter
In today climate of hyper-partisanship, blurred lines between political news, analysis, and entertainment, and outrageous comments from the chattering classes, who better than Tom Patterson to provide students with the tools and context to make informed judgments and become skilled political thinkers? Patterson The American Democracy has long been a best seller for American government courses due to its insightful, readable, and balanced portrayal of the American political system. The 11th edition continues this tradition of excellence while also introducing a new emphasis on political thinking at a time when the partisan divide seemingly could not be wider and unbiased political information is often drowned out by other sources.
Table contents:
PART 1 Foundations
Chapter 1 Political Thinking and Political Culture: Becoming a Responsible Citizen
Chapter 2 Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government
Chapter 3 Federalism: Forging a Nation
Chapter 4 Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights
Chapter 5 Equal Rights: Struggling toward Fairness
PART 2 Mass Politics
Chapter 6 Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the People’s Voice
Chapter 7 Political Participation: Activating the Popular Will
Chapter 8 Political Parties, Candidates, and Campaigns: Defining the Voter’s Choice
Chapter 9 Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence
Chapter 10 The News Media: Communicating Political Images
PART 3 Governing Institutions
Chapter 11 Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests
Chapter 12 The Presidency: Leading the Nation
Chapter 13 The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government
Chapter 14 The Federal Judicial System: Applying the Law
PART 4 Public Policy
Chapter 15 Economic and Environmental Policy: Contributing to Prosperity
Chapter 16 Welfare and Education Policy: Providing for Personal Security and Need
Chapter 17 Foreign Policy: Protecting the American Way
PART 5 Texas Government and Politics
Chapter 18 Introduction to Texas Government
Chapter 19 The State Constitution
Chapter 20 Participation and Interest Groups in Texas Politics
Chapter 21 Political Parties and Elections in Texas
Chapter 22 The Texas Legislature
Chapter 23 The Office of Governor and State Agencies in Texas
Chapter 24 The Court System in Texas
Chapter 25 Public Policy in Texas
Chapter 26 Local Governments in Texas
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