{"product_id":"american-government-and-politics-9798823370080","title":"American Government and Politics","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Lee Ballestero\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: American Government - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe focus of \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Government and Politics\u003c\/strong\u003e is threefold: to introduce students to some of the primary documents that are vital to understanding the U.S. government; to highlight some of the more famous contemporary political scientists and theories; and to demonstrate how research and data help political scientists better understand the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reader features primary documents influential to the American Revolution and the creation of the U.S. Constitution alongside contemporary political science research. Topics addressed in the anthology include the social contract theory of John Locke, the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers, and views on the liberty of thought and expression. It also addresses how political parties and public opinion shape democratic processes and governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe third edition includes two new readings that explore the significance and purpose of public associations in the U.S. and how the media can influence not only what we think, but also what we think about.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Government and Politics\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for courses in American government, political theory, and political science.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cognella Academic Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47779260825751,"sku":"9798823370080","price":10914.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798823370080.webp?v=1778034831","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/american-government-and-politics-9798823370080","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}