The HarperCollins Dictionary of American Government and Politics
Title | The HarperCollins Dictionary of American Government and Politics PDF eBook |
Author | Jay M. Shafritz |
Publisher | Harper Perennial |
Pages | 686 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN |
A comprehensive and up-to-date reference on the concerns of US governance. Some 5,000 encyclopedic entries (from "abdication" to Zorach v. Clauson) define and describe Supreme Court cases, laws, political slang, federal agencies, personalities, and terms from such related fields as sociology, history, and economics. Quotations and anecdotes are incorporated into many entries, and excerpts from a variety of sources add depth to the definitions. Illustrated with photos, cartoons, charts, and diagrams. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The Dictionary Of Public Policy And Administration
Title | The Dictionary Of Public Policy And Administration PDF eBook |
Author | Jay Shafritz |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 320 |
Release | 2018-05-04 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 0429965230 |
The Dictionary of Public Policy and Administration offers definitions of all the key terms, concepts, processes and practices of contemporary public policy and administration. Included are brief biographies of major scholars and influential practitioners, summaries of major rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court, overviews of significant laws, descriptions of important government agencies, and explanations of historical trends and governing doctrines. The Dictionary is designed to be the single most useful tool that a student or practitioner of public administration could have—the book to keep at their side while they are reading other textbooks in the field.
The Dorsey Dictionary of American Government and Politics
Title | The Dorsey Dictionary of American Government and Politics PDF eBook |
Author | Jay M. Shafritz |
Publisher | Chicago, Ill. : Dorsey Press |
Pages | 718 |
Release | 1988 |
Genre | Political Science |
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This book should be of interest to undergraduate students taking courses in American politics.
Dictionary of American Government and Politics
Title | Dictionary of American Government and Politics PDF eBook |
Author | Duncan Watts |
Publisher | Edinburgh University Press |
Pages | 344 |
Release | 2010-01-31 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 0748635025 |
This Dictionary offers a fresh, up-to-date look at US government and politics, explaining and where necessary demystifying the key terms used in discussion of the political system.Major figures, events, ideas, movements and Supreme Court cases relevant to a study of the American political system are included with the aim of allowing readers to develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of the area. The Dictionary also raises key issues and areas of contention and academic debate.Coverage is comprehensive, with c.400 entries, each providing analysis of the subject. Terms are presented in an A-Z format with cross-referencing where appropriate.
The Dorsey Dictionary of American Government and Politics
Title | The Dorsey Dictionary of American Government and Politics PDF eBook |
Author | David O'Witz |
Publisher | Wadsworth Publishing Company |
Pages | 661 |
Release | 1988 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780534108281 |
This book should be of interest to undergraduates of American politics.
A Dictionary of American Politics
Title | A Dictionary of American Politics PDF eBook |
Author | Everit Brown |
Publisher | |
Pages | 582 |
Release | 1888 |
Genre | Political science |
ISBN |
A Dictionary of American Politics
Title | A Dictionary of American Politics PDF eBook |
Author | Edward Conrad Smith |
Publisher | |
Pages | 372 |
Release | 2013-09 |
Genre | United States |
ISBN | 9781258810351 |