American Government
American Government by Walter E. Volkomer, published by Pearson in 2013, offers a concise overview of the American political system and its institutions, using the Constitution as a foundational reference throughout its 434 pages. This edition is designed to engage students with a clear and stimulating style, free from ideological and political bias, making it suitable for those seeking to understand the complexities of American governance.
Readers will find a structured exploration of significant issues related to American government, including current political events and concepts contextualized within the governing document since its ratification in 1789. The book includes an annotated Constitution that serves as a critical thinking roadmap, encouraging deeper analysis and understanding. Additionally, it provides resources for both students and instructors, enhancing the learning experience in the fields of political science, civics, and citizenship.
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American Government provides a concise overview of the American political system and its institutions using the Constitution as a backdrop and touchstone in every chapter. Concentrating on the most significant issues necessary to understanding American government, this book is specifically structured to engage today’s students through a concise, stimulating style that is free of ideological and political bias.
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Personalize Learning –MySearchLab with eText provides book-specific assessment, a full eText, and research and writing tools to help students improve their results.
Explore Concepts and Current Events — Covers current political issues and events within the context of the governing document of this nation since its ratification in 1789.
Improve Critical Thinking – The annotated Constitution provides a critical thinking roadmap for students as they read this seminal document. Questions designed to promote critical thinking have been added throughout each chapter.
Engage Students — Walter Volkomer has strived in every edition of this best-selling title to make it readable and engaging for undergraduate students.
Instructor Support – An Instructor’s Resource Manual, MyTest Test Bank, PowerPoint slides, and Digital Transparency Masters are just some of the resources available for instructors.
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