AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY: THE ESSENTIALS, 2013-2014 EDITION inspires readers to join the exciting process of being active, informed citizens. Unbiased, concisely organized, and updated with Election 2012 coverage and a new focus on learning outcomes, the text’s fundamental theme continues to be the importance of participating in active citizenship, emphasizing continual critical thinking about political issues, and encouraging readers to become involved in the political process. With a keen understanding of the needs and interests of today’s learners, the authors incorporate interesting and relevant current examples to stimulate learning and excitement. The text is completely redesigned for even greater reader appeal. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Bardes/Shelley/Schmidt's American Government and Politics Today, The Essentials, Enhanced 19th Edition, equips you with the tools and insight to become an active, informed citizen. Making politics personal, it focuses on how government impacts you--now and in the future. Unbiased, concisely organized and updated with Election 2018 analysis, it delivers thorough coverage in a streamlined, easy-to-read format that is packed with thought-provoking examples. Emphasizing the importance of participating in active citizenship, the book teaches you how to think critically about political issues as well as how to get involved in the political process. Hands-on activities help you figure out where you stand on key issues so you can put your views into action. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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This thoroughly updated edition of Schmidt, Shelley, and Bardes' popular text offers balanced, unbiased, comprehensive, and up-to-date coverage of constitutional, governmental, political, social, and economic structures and processes. The book's overriding theme is the importance of informed active citizenship, and the extensive pedagogy underscores this theme by soliciting critical thinking about political issues and encouraging students to become involved in the political process. With keen awareness of its audience, AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY incorporates current examples, the Internet, and other media to stimulate learning and excitement about American government. This truly interactive text gives students more than reading material; it gives them tools to become good citizens.

Ford/Bardes/Schmidt/Shelley's American Government and Politics Today is known nationwide for its balanced, unbiased and modern coverage of constitutional, governmental, political, social and economic structures and their processes. Thoroughly revised and updated, the Enhanced 18th edition includes expansive coverage of the 2018 elections, gender issues and the role of social media in politics. Engaging examples of politics, politicians and policies bring chapter concepts to life, while Politics in Practice features in each chapter spotlight people who have taken on an issue and made a difference. Transforming you from observer to participant, American Government and Politics Today equips you with the knowledge and tools to make informed choices and start playing an active role in the decision-making process. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Experience the excitement that comes with being an active, engaged, and informed citizen. This latest edition includes a variety of updates including in-depth coverage of the 2012 elections and will help you understand the basic foundations of American government and why it all matters. - Back cover.