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Product Description: The political system of contemporary Western democracies is far from perfect. Nevertheless it is the envy of the world. The Art of Politics explains what makes our system as good as it is. It is about the political goods we have reason to value: justice, liberty, order, peace, prosperity, rights, security, and toleration...read more

Product Description: By the end of the nineteenth century, Protestant leaders and the Bureau of Indian Affairs had formed a long-standing partnership in the effort to assimilate Indians into American society. But beginning in the 1920s, John Collier emerged as part of a rising group of activists who celebrated Indian cultures and challenged assimilation policies...read more

Product Description: A Supreme Court justices first job is upholding the US Constitution. The path to becoming an esteemed justice is long and the process for appointment can be very controversial. In addition to an introduction to this important branch of the US government, the main content and complementary sidebars relate becoming a justice to positions of student leadership readers themselves may hold...read more

Product Description: Since the Constitution delegates presidential powers in general rather than specific terms, the domestic influence of the president has varied over time according to the nature of the person holding the office. From George Washington to George W...read more

Product Description: Harry Reser was on of the greatest tenor banjo virtuosos of all time. This book features over twenty tunes from Harry's career, many of them are Reser originals. The tunes are notated in standard notation and tablature. Each song has a set of notes that offer background on the tune and helpful playing tips...read more

Published to coincide with the fall 2000 elections, a lively, narrative history of American presidential campaigns is complemented by more than 250 full-color and black-and-white illustrations, including leaflets, cartoons, posters, campaign buttons, and other memorabilia and includes profiles of the candidates, a look at their individual campaigns and platforms, and more. 25,000 first printing. (view table of contents)

Current and authoritative, from a top scholar in the field.Media Politics encourages students to take a critical look at how politicians use the media to get elected, stay in power, and achieve policy goals, and how the media influence American politics. Drawing on recent research, including the work of author Shanto Iyengar, Media Politics is the most current text for the course and takes full account of recent events. The unique, free, and open video archive featuring political ads, news stories, debates, and speeches―all keyed to the relevant discussions in the book―is the perfect supplement for this course.

The author of Reinventing Government honestly discusses the relationship between money and government, assessing the role of government since World War II and offering a sane solution to the skyrocketing cost of government. 75,000 first printing. (view table of contents)

Without ever losing sight of the classics, Kernell and Smith take a fresh look at the implications of political science for our understanding of recent events and trends. This balance of the classic with the contemporary-along with careful editing to retain the flow of original pieces-distinguishes this highly regarded reader. Drawing from a variety of sources and perspectives, readings examine the strategic behavior of key players in American politics. These 44 selections show that political actors, though motivated by their own interests, are governed by the Constitution, the law, and institutional rules, as well as influenced by the strategies of others. Thanks to feedback from adopters, 26 readings are back by popular demand, while 17 new or revised selections offer readable and current analyses, 5 of which have been written specifically for this volume. Kernell and Smith supply helpful headnotes for each reading, establishing important context and rationale for selections

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Product Description: Twenty-Five Lessons in Citizenship is the first, longest running, and best selling U.S citizenship book of all-time. The book has helped over one million immigrants learn the U.S. history and civics lessons necessary to pass the U...read more