American Democracy In Context

Author : John Anthony Maltese,Joseph A. Pika,W. Phillips Shively
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781544396200

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American Democracy in Context by John Anthony Maltese,Joseph A. Pika,W. Phillips Shively Pdf

Discover what makes American democracy unique and how its government impacts your life American Democracy in Context provides a combined comparative and historical approach to inspire students to better understand, care, and become active citizens. Bestselling authors Maltese, Pika, and Shively explain the distinctive features of how Americans practice democracy—how they vote, translate election results into representation of interests, make policy decisions, enforce laws and maintain justice—and how those practices differ from other democracies in the world. The emphasis is always on the American political system, but the search for understanding requires students to examine how the American system has developed over time (historical context) and how it compares with similar practices in other democracies (comparative context). This combined approach motivates students to understand why politics is relevant to their everyday lives and how they can affect changes to make their lives better. Also available as a digital option (courseware). Contact your rep to learn more about American Democracy in Context - Vantage Digital Option.

Author : W. Phillips Shively,John Maltese,Joseph Pika, Full Professor
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0077718224

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Looseleaf for Government Matters: American Democracy in Context by W. Phillips Shively,John Maltese,Joseph Pika, Full Professor Pdf

Author : Naomi R. Lamoreaux,William J. Novak
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780674977716

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Corporations and American Democracy by Naomi R. Lamoreaux,William J. Novak Pdf

Recent Supreme Court decisions in Citizens United and other high-profile cases have sparked disagreement about the role of corporations in American democracy. Bringing together scholars of history, law, and political science, Corporations and American Democracy provides essential grounding for today’s policy debates.

Author : Stephen Brooks,Douglas L. Koopman,J. Matthew Wilson
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781442605992

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Understanding American Politics by Stephen Brooks,Douglas L. Koopman,J. Matthew Wilson Pdf

The second edition provides a very strong introduction to political institutions and includes a new chapter on public opinion. The entire book has been revised throughout, taking into account the dramatic changes that have emerged since the 2010 congressional elections, as well as incorporating the results of the 2012 presidential election. it also pays close attention to what is seen as the irreversible decline in America's global influence."--Pub. desc.

Author : Nancy J. Hirschmann,Wilson McWilliams,Gordon Schochet,Jane Junn,Nelson Polsby,Jennifer Hochschild,John Hansen,Daniel Tichenor,Milton Heumann,Elizabeth Garrett,William Crotty,Alan Rosenthal,Gerald Pomper
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2003-07-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780813559223

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The Future of American Democratic Politics by Nancy J. Hirschmann,Wilson McWilliams,Gordon Schochet,Jane Junn,Nelson Polsby,Jennifer Hochschild,John Hansen,Daniel Tichenor,Milton Heumann,Elizabeth Garrett,William Crotty,Alan Rosenthal,Gerald Pomper Pdf

Even before the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, political scientists were assessing changes and continuities in the principles and practices of American democracy. Recent events, including the passage of the U.S. Patriot Act and the current debates about civil liberties versus homeland security, intensify the need to examine the long-term viability of democracy. In this book, fifteen major scholars assess the current state of American democracy, offering a spirited dialogue on the future of democratic politics. Contributors focus on three principles fundamental to democracy—equality, liberty, and participation. They examine these principles within the context of the basic institutions of American democracy: Congress and the state legislatures, the president, political parties, interest groups, and the Supreme Court. They raise questions regarding the checks and balances among formal governmental institutions (with the contributors sharing concern over the fading power of the legislature and the increased power of the executive and judiciary) as well as the role of political parties and interest groups. Topics discussed include: the incomplete mobilization of the electorate, the debates over campaign finance reform and term limits, the Supreme Court’s activist role in the Florida recount, the dangers of teledemocracy and state initiatives, the separation of political participation from residential location, “identity politics,” the clash of "negative" and "positive" liberty, and the prospects for personal freedom in an era of terrorist threats. This timely collection covers the issues relevant to the future of American democracy today not only for lawmakers, students, and historians, but for any concerned citizen.

Author : Jon R. Bond,Kevin B. Smith
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 945 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135093327

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Analyzing American Democracy by Jon R. Bond,Kevin B. Smith Pdf

Analyzing American Democracy teaches students to think analytically by presenting current political science theories and research in answering the engaging, big questions facing American politics today. It serves as both an introduction to American politics and to the discipline of political science by reflecting the theoretical developments and empirical inquiry conducted by researchers. Every chapter highlights the most current research and discusses related public policy. It demonstrates for students how to think critically and analytically, bringing theoretical insight to contemporary American politics. More than just a comprehensive overview and description of how American politics works, Jon Bond and Kevin Smith demonstrate how politics can be studied systematically. Throughout the text, they introduce students to the insights gleaned from rational choice, behavioral, and biological approaches to politics. Understanding these three social scientific models and their applications helps students get the most out of their American government course and out of this text--they learn a way of thinking that they can use to make sense of future challenges facing the American polity. A number of features help aid comprehension and critical thinking: Key Questions at the start of every chapter frame the learning objectives and concepts Politics in Practice boxes in every chapter encourage students to think critically about how practice compares with theory Tables, Figures, Charts, and Maps throughout present the empirical details of American politics, helping students gain quantitative literacy Top Ten Takeaway Points at the end of every chapter recap the most important points covered but also help students discern the general principles that make sense of the numerous factual details Key Terms are bolded in the text, defined in the margins, recapped at the end of the chapter, and compiled in a glossary, all to help insure that students can effortlessly master the vocabulary of American politics and political science in order to move on to the more important concepts.

Author : Alasdair Roberts
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780190459901

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Four Crises of American Democracy by Alasdair Roberts Pdf

In the last decade, observers of Western governments have become increasingly concerned about an apparent crisis of democracy. They argue that endemic corruption, inadequate services, and increasing voter disaffection have produced a dire result: a global resurgence of authoritarianism. The political climate surrounding the 2016 presidential election in the United States has only reinforced the perception of democratic crisis. In Four Crises of American Democracy, Alasdair Roberts locates the U.S.'s recent bout of democratic malaise in a larger context, arguing that it is the latest in a series of very different crises that have plagued America throughout the entire post-Civil War era. He focuses on four crises, describing the features of each and outlining solutions the government adopted in response. The first crisis-the "crisis of representation"-occurred in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and was dominated by fears of plutocracy and debates about the rights of African Americans, women, and immigrants. The "crisis of mastery" spanned the years 1917-1948, and focused on building administrative capabilities so that government could better manage both an increasingly complex economy and volatile international system. The "crisis of discipline," beginning in the 1970s, was triggered by the perception that voters and special interests were overloading governments with unreasonable demands, and the response was to limit government's reach. The current crisis, what Roberts calls the "crisis of anticipation," is ongoing. Roberts pronounces it a future-oriented crisis, preoccupied with the capacity of democratic systems to deal with long-term problems such the rise of China and climate change. Roberts suggests that democratic solutions to this present crisis will win out over more authoritarian ones, as occurred in previous crises. Features like societal openness and pragmatism give the democratic model a distinct advantage. A powerful account of how successive crises have shaped American democracy, this is essential reading for anyone interested in the forces driving the current democratic malaise both in the U.S. and around the world.

Author : John Anthony Maltese,Joseph August Pika,W. Phillips Shively
Publisher : McGraw-Hill
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-01
Category : Democracy
ISBN : 0073358290

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Government Matters by John Anthony Maltese,Joseph August Pika,W. Phillips Shively Pdf

Author : Morris P. Fiorina,Bertram Johnson,William G. Mayer
Publisher : Longman Publishing Group
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2008-12
Category : Democracy
ISBN : 0205662943

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The New American Democracy by Morris P. Fiorina,Bertram Johnson,William G. Mayer Pdf

With an emphasis on elections and their importance in the American political system, this groundbreaking offers a stimulating, analytical approach to American government and a unique perspective on contemporary politics. Noted scholars and teachers all, the authors propose in their text that politicians today are perpetually engaged in the election process--a "permanent campaign"--which has profoundly affected how our government functions today. The proliferation of public opinion polls, the growing influence of the Internet, the ubiquitous nature of the news media, and the increasingly important role of interest groups-all demonstrate that America is moving toward a more popular democracy and have blurred the lines between politicians campaigning and governing. The sixth edition of this prestigious text will have been brought completely up-to-date through the end of the George W. Bush administration and 2008 Presidential Election, by its publication. The alternate version of "The New American Democracy "includes the exact same coverage as the comprehensive version without the policy chapters.

Author : Amaney A. Jamal
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781400845477

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Of Empires and Citizens by Amaney A. Jamal Pdf

In the post-Cold War era, why has democratization been slow to arrive in the Arab world? This book argues that to understand support for the authoritarian status quo in parts of this region--and the willingness of its citizens to compromise on core democratic principles--one must factor in how a strong U.S. presence and popular anti-Americanism weakens democratic voices. Examining such countries as Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Palestine, and Saudi Arabia, Amaney Jamal explores how Arab citizens decide whether to back existing regimes, regime transitions, and democratization projects, and how the global position of Arab states shapes people's attitudes toward their governments. While the Cold War's end reduced superpower hegemony in much of the developing world, the Arab region witnessed an increased security and economic dependence on the United States. As a result, the preferences of the United States matter greatly to middle-class Arab citizens, not just the elite, and citizens will restrain their pursuit of democratization, rationalizing their backing for the status quo because of U.S. geostrategic priorities. Demonstrating how the preferences of an international patron serve as a constraint or an opportunity to push for democracy, Jamal questions bottom-up approaches to democratization, which assume that states are autonomous units in the world order. Jamal contends that even now, with the overthrow of some autocratic Arab regimes, the future course of Arab democratization will be influenced by the perception of American reactions. Concurrently, the United States must address the troubling sources of the region's rising anti-Americanism.

Author : Klaus Labuttis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798868975714

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Introduction To American Government by Klaus Labuttis Pdf

With this book, you have all the essential information available to pass any test or write an essay for your College required Political Science Course 1, "Introduction to American Government."

Author : Leland Harper
Publisher : Vernon Press
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781648893957

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The Crisis of American Democracy: Essays on a Failing Institution by Leland Harper Pdf

The essays in “The Crisis of American Democracy: Essays on a Failing Institution” seek to answer central questions about American democracy, such as: if American democracy is failing, what are the causes of this failure? What are the consequences? And what can be done to fix it? These standalone essays present diverse perspectives on some of the impediments to achieving a true democracy in the present-day United States of America, as well as prescriptions for overcoming these obstacles. Leading academics from across North America, contribute their perspectives on this timely debate.

Author : Ruth Livesey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781317045243

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The American Experiment and the Idea of Democracy in British Culture, 1776–1914 by Ruth Livesey Pdf

In nineteenth-century Britain, the effects of democracy in America were seen to spread from Congress all the way down to the personal habits of its citizens. Bringing together political theorists, historians, and literary scholars, this volume explores the idea of American democracy in nineteenth-century Britain. The essays span the period from Independence to the First World War and trace an intellectual history of Anglo-American relations during that period. Leading scholars trace the hopes and fears inspired by the American model of democracy in the works of commentators, including Thomas Paine, Mary Wollstonecraft, Alexis de Tocqueville, Charles Dickens, John Stuart Mill, Richard Cobden, Charles Dilke, Matthew Arnold, Henry James and W. T. Stead. By examining the context of debates about American democracy and notions of ’culture’, citizenship, and race, the collection sheds fresh light on well-documented moments of British political history, such as the Reform Acts, the Abolition of Slavery Act, and the Anti-Corn Law agitation. The volume also explores the ways in which British Liberalism was shaped by the American example and draws attention to the importance of print culture in furthering radical political dialogue between the two nations. As the comprehensive introduction makes clear, this collection makes an important contribution to transatlantic studies and our growing sense of a nineteenth-century modernity shaped by an Atlantic exchange. It is an essential reference point for all interested in the history of the idea of democracy, its political evolution, and its perceived cultural consequences.

Author : John L. Sullivan,James Piereson,George E. Marcus
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1993-05-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780226779928

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Political Tolerance and American Democracy by John L. Sullivan,James Piereson,George E. Marcus Pdf

This path-breaking book reconceptualizes our understanding of political tolerance as well as of its foundations. Previous studies, the authors contend, overemphasized the role of education in explaining the presence of tolerance, while giving insufficient weight to personality and ideological factors. With an innovative methodology for measuring levels of tolerance more accurately, the authors are able to explain why particular groups are targeted and why tolerance is an inherently political concept. Far from abating, the degree of intolerance in America today is probably as great as it ever was; it is the targets of intolerance that have changed.

Author : Allan J. Lichtman
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781538156520

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Thirteen Cracks by Allan J. Lichtman Pdf

America’s founders feared a president like Donald Trump. Through the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, they erected a fortified but constrained government to secure the benchmarks of our democracy and established the guardrails designed to protect it. But Trump pushed almost every one of the Framers’ safeguards to its limit—most held, but some broke under the weight of presidential abuses even the Framers did not foresee. Thirteen Cracks will be the first book to expose the most vulnerable areas in our democracy, explain in historical context how President Trump uniquely and outrageously exploited these weak spots, and propose a fix for each challenge. Historian Allen J. Lichtman argues that Trump has put us at a pivot point in our history, where the survival of American democracy is at stake. But this is also an historic opportunity to shore up the vulnerabilities and to strengthen our democracy.