American Government and Politics Today, Brief
By Steffen W. Schmidt, Mack C. Shelley II, Barbara A. Bardes
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For many, American politics and government have never been more interesting--or more important. A new four-color design, up-to-date political news and analysis and an affordable price make AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY, Brief Edition, 2018-2019, an ideal resource to engage today's learners. In this tenth edition, authors Schmidt, Shelley and Bardes help students understand America's complex and fascinating political system--and show them how they can participate in the political process. Praised for its succinct, balanced coverage, clarity and readability, the text examines all the key concepts of American Government while providing interesting features that focus on active citizenship. The interactive MindTap option allows you to simplify your workload, organize and immediately grade students' assignments and customize your course as you see fit.
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For many, American politics and government have never been more interesting--or more important. A new four-color design, up-to-date political news and analysis and an affordable price make AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY, Brief Edition, 2018-2019, an ideal resource to engage today's learners. In this tenth edition, authors Schmidt, Shelley and Bardes help students understand America's complex and fascinating political system--and show them how they can participate in the political process. Praised for its succinct, balanced coverage, clarity and readability, the text examines all the key concepts of American Government while providing interesting features that focus on active citizenship. The interactive MindTap option allows you to simplify your workload, organize and immediately grade students' assignments and customize your course as you see fit.
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"At Issue" boxes focus on current events and controversies and conclude with "For Critical Analysis" questions to spark discussion and deeper reflection on the material.
"Making a Difference" boxes at the end of each chapter promote student participation by exploring the questions "Why Should You Care?" and "What Can You Do?" and offering additional online resources.
InterAct features direct students to web activities that encourage informed, active citizenship.
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