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American Government and Politics Today: The Essentials, 2002-2003 Edition (High School/Retail Version)
American Government and Politics Today The Essentials 20022003 Edition - High School/Retail Version Author:Barbara A. Bardes, MacK C. Shelley, Steffen W. Schmidt, Mack C. Shelley II This thoroughly updated edition of Bardes, Shelley, and Schmidts' popular text offers balanced, unbiased, comprehensive, and up-to-date coverage of constitutional, governmental, political, social, and economic structures and processes. The book's overriding theme is the importance of informed, active citizenship, and the extensive pedagogy under... more »scores this theme by eliciting critical thinking about political issues and encouraging students to become involved in the political process. With keen awareness of its audience, AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY: THE ESSENTIALS incorporates current examples, the Internet, and other media to stimulate learning and excitement about American government. This truly interactive text gives students more than reading material; it gives them tools to become good citizens.« less