By the People: Debating American Government, Brief Edition

Product Description

By The People: Debating American Government, Fifth Edition, presents essential content in a compelling story geared for today’s students. Through each edition, this text has built on this successful approach to engage students in the rich and important debates of our times. Now powered by the

Oxford Insight® Study Guide and additional digitals learning tools, this book helps students to become thoughtful and informed citizens.

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Review

“The text provides a smart and accessible introduction to the key questions, dilemmas, institutions, practices, and processes that structure the theory and practice of American politics. Conceptual and smart without being intimidating. Contemporary, relevant, interesting, engagingly written, and provides a solid foundation for in-class lecture, discussion, and applied activity.” ―Joanna Mosser, Lower Columbia College

“The advantage of this book over others is that it is really well organized. Material is presented in short, direct chunks with ample usage of headings and subheadings that make reading and comprehending much easier for students. The pictures and the figures are engaging as well.” ―Steven Nawara, Lewis University

“I would absolutely recommend and adopt this textbook. It is extremely current in its materials and examples, approachable and engaging for students, and clearly conveys a great deal of information in a workable text.” ―Andra Kent, West Virginia University

“This is a quality book that is brief enough to allow accessibility for most students, particularly at the community college or first-year university, but with enough information and resources to not short change the students. Students get what they need without paying for extra.” ―Paul Byrd, Des Moines Area Community College

About the Author

James A. Morone is the John Hazen White Professor of Political Science and Public Policy and Director of Brown University’s public policy program.

Rogan Kersh serves as Provost and Professor of Political Science at Wake Forest University.