This Update includes discussions about September 11th, the war on terrorism, and the midterm elections, and includes access to the new LongmanParticipate.com Version 2.0. This Update is the Tenth Edition of Government in America with new discussions inserted into the text--without changing the page numbering. It gives students the most current and accurate portrait of their government with the least amount of disruption to instructors, since instructors using the Tenth Edition do not have to change their syllabi to use this Update. The currency of the book will help engage students in the text material and the discussions of September 11th will help to answer their questions about the ways in which the tragedy has impacted our lives and our system. Government in America continues to be a popular and accessible text, featuring a highly lauded "politics matters" focus that instructors can depend upon to engage students in the study of American government. "Politics matters" is a natural outgrowth of the text's long-standing emphasis on public policy: by emphasizing policy throughout, the authors illustrate to students the ways in which government has a direct impact on their lives and encourage them to see why the course material is so important to study, understand, and participate in.

Product Description: How should we govern? and What should government do? Professors Edwards, Wattenberg, and Lineberry evaluate how well the American system lives up to citizens' expectations of democratic government and discuss alternative views concerning the proper scope of American government...read more

Product Description: Framing its content within a resonant “politics matters” theme and emphasizing public policy throughout, Government in America, Texas Edition  illustrates the impact that government has on the daily lives of every American and Texan, motivating students to become active participants in all aspects of our political system...read more

Product Description: The brief edition of this long-time bestseller has now been updated to include complete coverage of the 2006 midterm elections, the campaigns and results, and the most relevant and important issues and events that have dominated the headlines and national dialogue throughout 2005 and 2006: the war in Iraq; the politics, policies, and fortunes of the second George W...read more

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A political scholar argues that there is no real justification for the Electoral College, which may violate majority rule, and demonstrates that the direct election of the president maximizes political equality.

Product Description: Framing its content within a “politics matters” theme, Government in America illustrates the impact that government has on the daily lives of each and every American, motivating students to become active participants in all aspects of political culture.

Product Description: The Brief Edition of this highly lauded text with a public policy approach and "politics matters" theme has been updated to include important coverage of current topics, such as the 2004 Election and American Foreign Policy in the Middle East...read more

Product Description: This long-time bestseller - which continues to offer a public policy approach and a "politics matters" theme - has now been updated to include complete coverage of the 2006 midterm elections, the campaigns and results, and the most relevant and important issues and events that have dominated the headlines and national dialogue throughout 2005 and 2006: the war in Iraq; the politics, policies, and fortunes of the second George W...read more

Product Description: The brief Study Edition of this highly lauded text with a public policy approach and "politics matters" theme has been updated to include important current topics such as the 2004 election and American foreign policy in the Middle East...read more

Product Description: The highly lauded politics matters focus of this accessible text has been expanded in the new edition to include new ways students can connect to their government-through the news media and the Internet. In the latest edition, an exciting new "Issues of the Times" feature presents students with articles from The New York Times about controversies facing our nation today...read more

Product Description: this book has Some wear on it but no writing in the book. A little crinkled from residing in the car of a student.

Edwards, George C. III; Wattenberg, Martin P.; Lineberry, Robert L., Government in America Brief, Study Edition, with L.P. com access card, 6th Edition*\ This Study Edition of Edwards' popular brief text is certain to improve readers understanding in American government. Contains an abundance of free quizzes to test your knowledge on American politics. Technology advantage free subscription to LongmanParticipate.com in every new copy of the book! LongmanParticipate.com is a revolutionary website that is sure to engage readers in the topic of American government. For those interested in American government.