Created to supplement any main text, this comprehensive reader offers a broad selection of classic and current documents, as well as analytical essays on current political issues.
Introductions at the opening of each chapter highlight critical reading and thinking skills and help students understand the material in the text.
The incorporation of materials on the 2000 elections and 30% new readings engage students in the most current political topics, such as public polling, campaign finance reform, and the budget surplus.
Questions for Discussion reinforce students' understanding of the controversies and key points in each selection.
Customer Reviews:
an enriched and inciteful book...October 4, 2000 5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book is amazing. The reason why I am now a political science major. It is the book that my government teacher assigned in high school, and has thus shaped my opinions towards the constitution and our political system today. It offers a great dichotomy between classic works (such as the federalist papers) and contemporary classics (such as Robert Putnam's 'Bowling Alone'). I would recommend this book to anyone interested in politics or looking to be....
