American Government : Institutions & Policies （15TH）

Wilson, James Q./ Diiulio, John J., Jr./ Bose, Meena/ Levendusky, Matt

Wadsworth Pub Co（2016/01発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 524 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781305500051
• DDC分類 320

Full Description

AMERICAN GOVERNMENTand approachable textbook for students trying to successfully understand the American government. It sets the standard for examining current issues in American politics focusing on the importance of American governmental institutions, the historical development of governmental procedures and policies, and who governs in the United States and to what ends. This textbook includes concise learning objectives, highlighted key concepts, and links for practical application of contemporary debates on policy dynamics. These features give you the opportunity to identify important issues in American politics, maximize comprehension, and engage with the material in a meaningful way.

Contents

Part I1. The Study of American Government.2. The Constitution.3. Federalism.4. American Political Culture.5. Civil Liberties.6. Civil Rights.Part II: OPINIONS, INTERESTS, AND ORGANIZATIONS.7. Public Opinion.8. Political Participation.9. Political Parties.10. Elections and Campaigns.11. Interest Groups.12. The Media.13. Congress.14. The Presidency.15. The Bureaucracy.16. The Judiciary.Part IV: PUBLIC POLICY AND AMERICAN DEMOCRACY17. Domestic Policy.18. Economic Policy.19. Foreign and Military Policy.20. American Democracy, Then and Now.