UNDERSTANDING AMERICAN GOVERNMENT is highly respected and trusted for its attention to research and issues of diversity as well as its award-winning team of authors. While covering the basic foundations and features of American Government, this text also moves beyond the nuts and bolts, to explain why and how important features of government have evolved, their impact on government and individuals, and why these features are controversial (if they are) and worth learning. More than just narrating facts and current issues, UNDERSTANDING AMERICAN GOVERNMENT attempts to leave the students with an understanding of the "why," so their knowledge can be applied long after the course is completed. UNDERSTANDING AMERICAN GOVERNMENT is a three-time winner of the American Government Textbook Award for the Best Treatment of Women in Politics, by the Women's Caucus for Political Science.
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"I chose [this book] on the strength of its organizational approach, explanatory powers, and for its emphasis on critiquing the American system … It is the best researched book I have found and whether or not the students realize this, they certainly gain the benefit of that research chapter by chapter … It does not get caught up in unnecessary color, boxes, and pictures, charts, and other distractions."
"The chapter on Money and Politics is a great addition and should not be changed!"
"I think the Welch book incorporates new political science research into the text better and explains its relevance better than other texts."
"The chapter on Money and Politics is a great addition and should not be changed!"
"I think the Welch book incorporates new political science research into the text better and explains its relevance better than other texts."
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Susan Welch received her A.B. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is currently Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Professor of Political Science at The Pennsylvania State University. Her teaching and research areas include legislatures, urban politics, and women and minorities in politics. At the 2002 APSA, she and her co-authors, Lee Sigelman, Timothy Bledsoe, and Michael Combs won the 2001 urban politics Best Book Award, for RACE AND PLACE: RACE RELATIONS IN AN AMERICAN CITY (Cambridge University Press, 2001).
John Gruhl, a Professor of Political Science, received his A.B. from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, and his Ph.D. from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Since joining the University of Nebraska faculty in 1976, he has taught and done research in the areas of judicial process, criminal justice, and civil rights and liberties. He has campus- and university-wide distinguished teaching awards for excellence in undergraduate teaching and became a charter member of the university's Academy of Distinguished Teachers in 1995.
John Comer is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Nebraska. He received his A.B. in political science from Miami University of Ohio in 1965 and his Ph.D. from the Ohio State University in 1971. His teaching and research focus on interest groups, public opinion, voting behavior, and political parties.
Susan M. Rigdon received A.B. and Ph.D. degrees in political science from the University of Illinois in 1966 and 1971. While focusing her teaching in Comparative Politics and IR, she has taught American Government courses at several institutions in the United States and China. Her research interests include culture and politics, security policy, and poverty and development. She is a Research Associate in Anthropology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
John Gruhl, a Professor of Political Science, received his A.B. from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, and his Ph.D. from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Since joining the University of Nebraska faculty in 1976, he has taught and done research in the areas of judicial process, criminal justice, and civil rights and liberties. He has campus- and university-wide distinguished teaching awards for excellence in undergraduate teaching and became a charter member of the university's Academy of Distinguished Teachers in 1995.
John Comer is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Nebraska. He received his A.B. in political science from Miami University of Ohio in 1965 and his Ph.D. from the Ohio State University in 1971. His teaching and research focus on interest groups, public opinion, voting behavior, and political parties.
Susan M. Rigdon received A.B. and Ph.D. degrees in political science from the University of Illinois in 1966 and 1971. While focusing her teaching in Comparative Politics and IR, she has taught American Government courses at several institutions in the United States and China. Her research interests include culture and politics, security policy, and poverty and development. She is a Research Associate in Anthropology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Lot of material; basic principles, history and so on,
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I took a course in which the teacher used this manuel and I found it really helpful; pretty much everything is in there: basic principles of the political system with a lot of history (which is really interesting because that helps you to understand and remember what you learned: put things in context) The book is divided in about 15 chapters, each of them on a particular aspect: american society, federalism, justice system, elections, etc.I think the most important aspect of this book is all the history in each chapters. This book is fine for beginners and for intermediate as well.
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ok- better versions out there,
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The authors have done a rather textbook version of the same information. The previous editions of this book are much more readable and enjoyable.
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Lots to learn from "Understanding American Government",
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This book, being a recently revised edition, presents U.S. Governmental History from a fresh current and unbiased perspective. I recommend every adult citizen to read this book or something like it every 10 years. Let's not forget how and why we do things the way we do.
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