{"product_id":"introduction-to-american-government-9781634879965","title":"Introduction to American Government","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Laura Schneider\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Government - Federal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroduction to American Government\u003c\/em\u003e encourages students to think critically about current issues in politics and policy and to question how and why America has achieved its current position politically. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Over the course of seventeen chapters, students learn the fundamentals of democracy, the Constitution, and Federalism. They become familiar with the judicial and executive branches of government, the President, and Congress. They consider the impact of social movements, interest groups, political parties, public opinion, and the media. Lastly, they examine civil rights and liberties, and social and foreign policy. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In a clear and concise manner, the book engages both majors and non-majors in the field by emphasizing the fundamentals of government. \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to American Government\u003c\/em\u003e provides foundational information in a student-friendly style for introductory courses in civics and American government.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaura Schneider\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a Ph.D. in political science from Purdue University and is an associate professor in the Department of Political Science at Grand Valley State University. Dr. Schneider teaches courses in introductory American government, environmental policy, the policy process, and women and politics. In addition to teaching, Dr. Schneider is a member of the Environmental Studies Interdisciplinary Advisory Board. Her professional writing has been published in the \u003cem\u003eJournal of Political Science Education and Conservation and Society\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46470507102359,"sku":"9781634879965","price":20249.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781634879965.jpg?v=1766239429","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/introduction-to-american-government-9781634879965","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}