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- Cengage Advantage Books: American Government, 10th Edition
- ISBN-10: 1111342032 ISBN-13: 9781111342036
- 560 Pages Paperback
- ©2012 Published
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- Distinguished by its "myth vs. reality" framework, AMERICAN GOVERNMENT, 10th EDITION, encourages you to confront your preconceptions about American government and to think critically about the U.S. political system. Up-to-date content addresses issues such as the media, public opinion, the Supreme Court, domestic and international policy, education and environmental policies, and economic and social welfare. The tenth edition also features coverage of the 2010 mid-term elections. Now part of the Advantage Series, AMERICAN GOVERNMENT offers the same quality coverage at a competitive price.
- "Politics & Popular Culture" boxes highlight the way different forms and transmitters of popular culture, such as movies, cartoons, and music, reflect and shape the function of government and politics. Topics include politics, cartoons, and the graphic novel; elections, politics, and rock 'n' roll; and Americans at war in the movies.
- "Asked & Answered" boxes use an accessible question-and-answer format to take a closer look at political issues of interest to students. The following topics are included: Are college students represented by interest groups? Why are so few women serving in legislative bodies?
- "Global Politics" boxes examine political institutions, orientations, and organizations from an international perspective. Topics include comparing constitutions, the reach of U.S. contractors, gender equality in legislative bodies, and multiple executives.
- The Critical-Thinking feature found in the margins guides students in their reading.
- "Do you want to challenge your Intro to American Government students' thinking and attract some new majors for the department? The Gitelson book's framework is organized to do this."-- Greg Andranovich, California State University - Los Angeles Greg Andranovich, California State University - Los Angeles
- "An accessible text that students are not threatened by. It covers all the major components for an American Government class and tends to hold the students' interest better than some of the more technical presentations."-- David Lektzian, Texas Tech David Lektzian, Texas Tech
- Alan R. Gitelson
- Alan Gitelson (PhD Syracuse) is Professor and former Chair of the Political Science Department at Loyola University of Chicago. He is well known in the areas of voting and political parties and is the author of numerous books and articles in these fields.
- Robert L. Dudley
- Robert Dudley (PhD Northern Illinois University) is Chair of the Department of Public and International Affairs at George Mason University. His areas of specialty include judicial behavior and the presidency. His articles have been published in numerous journals, including APSR and the JOURNAL OF POLITICAL SCIENCE.
- Melvin J. Dubnick
- Melvin Dubnick (PhD University of Colorado) is Professor of Political Science and director of the MPA program at the University of New Hampshire. He has written on a range of issues from accountability, regulatory policymaking, and federalism to health care reform.
1. Making Sense of American Politics.
2. Constitutional Foundations.
3. Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations.
4. Civil Rights and Liberties.
5. Public Opinion and Political Participation.
6. Political Parties.
7. Campaigns and Elections.
8. Interest Groups.
9. Media and Politics.
10. Congress.
11. The Presidency.
12. Bureaucracy.
13. Courts, Judges, and the Law.
14. Domestic Policy and Policymaking.
15. Foreign and Defense Policy.
NEW! End-of-chapter quizzes help students better assess their comprehension of core concepts.
NEW! Up-to-date coverage and topics includes the 2010 mid-term elections and Supreme Court decisions, as well as media matters, public opinion, and domestic and international policy.
NEW! Polling data, tables, and figures have been updated throughout the text.
NEW! Updated "Politics & Popular Culture" boxes highlight the way different forms and transmitters of popular culture, such as movies, cartoons, and music, reflect and shape the function of government and politics. Topics include politics in relation to Facebook, the Internet, advertising, the graphic novel, music, and movies.
NEW! Updated "Asked & Answered" boxes use an accessible question-and-answer format to take a closer look at political issues of interest to students. Questions include the following: Are college students represented by interest groups? Are young people in the United States really not politically active?
Instructor Supplements
- All supplements have been updated in coordination with the Main title.
Please see Main title page for new to this edition information.
- ABC DVD: American Government 2010 (ISBN-10: 0495573094 | ISBN-13: 9780495573098)
- This collection of three- to six-minute video clips on relevant political issues serves as a great lecture or discussion launcher.
- ABC News DVD: Speeches by Barack Obama (ISBN-10: 1439082472 | ISBN-13: 9781439082478)
- This DVD includes nine famous speeches by President Barack Obama, from 2004 to present day, including his speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention; his 2008 speech on race, "A More Perfect Union"; and his 2009 inaugural address. Speeches are divided into short video segments for easy, time-efficient viewing. This instructor supplement also features critical thinking questions and answers for each speech, designed to spark class discussion.
- CourseReader: American Government: Politics in Context (ISBN-10: 1111479984 | ISBN-13: 9781111479985)
- Using a database of hundreds of documents, readings, and videos, instructors can search by various criteria, or browse the collection, to preview and then select a customized collection to assign their students. The sources will be edited to an appropriate length and include pedagogical support -- a headnote describing the document and critical-thinking and multiple-choice questions to verify that the student has read and understood the selection. Students will be able to take notes, highlight and print content. The CourseReader allows the instructor to select exactly what students will be assigned with an easy-to-use interface and also provides an easily used assessment tool. The sources can be delivered online or in print format.
- Election 2010: An American Government Supplement (ISBN-10: 1111341788 | ISBN-13: 9781111341787)
- Written by John Clark and Brian Schaffner, this booklet addresses the 2010 congressional and gubernatorial races, with real-time analysis and references.
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- Political Theatre 2.0 (ISBN-10: 0495793604 | ISBN-13: 9780495793601)
- Bring politics home to students with Political Theatre 2.0, up-to-date through the 2008 election season. This is the second edition of this 3 DVD series and includes real video clips that show American political thought throughout the public sector. Clips include both classic and contemporary political advertisements, speeches, interviews and more. Available to adopters of Cengage textbooks, version 2.0 provides lots of added functionality with this updated edition.
- PowerLecture DVD (ISBN-10: 1111342040 | ISBN-13: 9781111342043)
- This DVD includes two sets of PowerPoint slides – a book specific and a media-enhanced set, a Test Bank in Microsoft Word and Exam View formats, an Instructor Manual, JoinIn Clickers, and a Resource Integration Guide. Interactive book specific PowerPoint® lectures, a one-stop lecture and class preparation tool, makes it easy for you to assemble, edit, publish, and present book specific lectures for your course. You will have access to a set of PowerPoints with outlines specific to each chapter of AMERICAN GOVERNMENT, 10E as well as photos, figures, and tables found in the book. The media-enhanced PowerPoints for each chapter that can be used on their own or easily integrated with the book-specific power point outlines. Audio and video clips depicting both historic and current day events; NEW animated learning modules illustrating key concepts; tables, statistical charts, and graphs; and photos from the book as well as outside sources are provided at the appropriate places in the chapter. You can also add your own materials—using both types of PowerPoints and your own material to culminate in a powerful, personalized, classroom or online presentation.
- The Obama Presidency - Year One Supplement(ISBN-10: 0495908371 | ISBN-13: 9780495908371)
- Much happens in the first year of a presidency, especially an historic one like that of Barack Obama. This full-color 16-page supplement by Kenneth Janda, Jeffrey Berry, and Jerry Goldman analyzes such issues as healthcare, the economy and the stimulus package, changes in the U.S. Supreme Court, the rescue of the U.S. auto industry, and the effect Obama policy has had on global affairs.
- WebTutor™ Toolbox on Blackboard® Printed Access Card (ISBN-10: 0534274897 | ISBN-13: 9780534274894)
- WebTutor Toolbox offers basic online study tools including learning objectives, flashcards and practice quizzes.
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- WebTutor™ Toolbox on WebCT™ Printed Access Card (ISBN-10: 0534274889 | ISBN-13: 9780534274887)
- WebTutor Toolbox offers basic online study tools including learning objectives, flashcards and practice quizzes.
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Student Supplements
- All supplements have been updated in coordination with the Main title.
Please see Main title page for new to this edition information.
- CourseReader: American Government: Politics in Context (ISBN-10: 1111479984 | ISBN-13: 9781111479985)
- Easy to use and affordable access to readings, audio and video.
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- The Obama Presidency - Year One Supplement(ISBN-10: 0495908371 | ISBN-13: 9780495908371)
- The Obama Presidency: Year One. Much happens in the first year of a presidency, especially an historic one like that of Barack Obama. This full-color, 16-page supplement by Kenneth Janda, Jeffrey Berry, and Jerry Goldman analyzes issues such as health care policy, the economy and the stimulus package, changes in the U.S. Supreme Court, and the effect Obama policy has had on global affairs.
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