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PublisherCQ Press

ISBN-101506349986

ISBN-139781506349985

eBay Product ID (ePID)229586809

Product Key Features

Number of Pages640 Pages

Publication NameKeeping the Republic : Power and Citizenship in American Politics, the Essentials

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2016

SubjectHistory & Theory, American Government / General, Civics & Citizenship

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaPolitical Science

AuthorChristine Barbour, Gerald C. Wright

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight45.1 Oz

Item Length10.8 in

Item Width8.3 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number8

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Dewey Edition23

ReviewsKeeping the Republicis an engaging textbook with absolutely amazing features. It's the type of book that's actually fun to just flip through because it has such interesting graphics, Keeping the Republicis an American government text that works equally well for political science majors and general education students. It successfully combines the science of political science with a practical emphasis on citizenship and critical evaluation of the political world, providing students with valuable skills they need., Keeping the Republicbrings the student as much into the discussion of American politics as possible. The book is well-written and provides context and factual material such that students can see themselves as part of the process and not simply as winners or losers., Keeping the Republicis the Goldilocks of the introductory American politics textbook market. The authors do an excellent job of weaving the themes of power and citizenship throughout the book, and I appreciate the fact that Barbour and Wright emphasize analysis and evaluation throughout their text., Keeping the Republic brings the student as much into the discussion of American politics as possible. The book is well-written and provides context and factual material such that students can see themselves as part of the process and not simply as winners or losers.

Dewey Decimal320.473

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Table Of ContentPrefaceTo the Student1 POLITICS: WHO GETS WHAT, AND HOW?What Is Politics?Political Systems and the Concept of CitizenshipOrigins of Democracy in AmericaAmerican Citizenship TodayThinking Critically About American Politics2 AMERICAN CITIZENS AND POLITICAL CULTUREWho Is an American?The Ideas That Unite UsThe Ideas That Divide UsThe Citizens and American Political Beliefs3 POLITICS OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDINGPolitics in the English ColoniesThe Split From EnglandThe Articles of ConfederationThe Constitutional ConventionRatificationThe Citizens and the Founding4 FEDERALISM AND THE U.S. CONSTITUTIONThe Three Branches of GovernmentSeparation of Powers and Checks and BalancesFederalismAmending the ConstitutionThe Citizens and the Constitution5 FUNDAMENTAL AMERICAN LIBERTIESRights in a DemocracyThe Bill of Rights and IncorporationFreedom of ReligionFreedom of ExpressionThe Right to Bear ArmsThe Rights of Criminal DefendantsThe Right to PrivacyThe Citizens and Civil Liberties6 THE STRUGGLE FOR EQUAL RIGHTSThe Meaning of Political InequalityRights Denied on the Basis of RaceRights Denied on the Basis of Race and EthnicityRights Denied on the Basis of GenderRights Denied on Other BasesThe Citizens and Civil Rights7 CONGRESSUnderstanding CongressCongressional Powers and ResponsibilitiesCongressional ElectionsCongressional OrganizationHow Congress WorksThe Citizens and Congress8 THE PRESIDENCYThe Presidential Job DescriptionThe Evolution of the American PresidencyPresidential PoliticsManaging the Presidential EstablishmentThe Presidential PersonalityThe Citizens and the Presidency9 THE BUREAUCRACYWhat Is Bureaucracy?The American Federal BureaucracyPolitics Inside the BureaucracyExternal Bureaucratic PoliticsThe Citizens and the Bureaucracy10 THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM AND THE COURTSLaw and the American Legal SystemConstitutional Provisions and the Development of Judicial ReviewFederalism and the American CourtsThe Supreme CourtThe Citizens and the Courts11 PUBLIC OPINIONThe Role of Public Opinion in a DemocracyCitizen ValuesWhat Influences Our Opinions About Politics?Measuring and Tracking Public OpinionThe Citizens and Public Opinion12 POLITICAL PARTIESWhy Political Parties?Do American Parties Offer Voters a Choice?The History of Parties in AmericaWhat Do Parties Do?Characteristics of the American Party SystemThe Citizens and Political Parties13 INTEREST GROUPSThe Formation and Role of Interest GroupsTypes of Interest GroupsInterest Group PoliticsInterest Group ResourcesThe Citizens and Interest Groups14 VOTING, CAMPAIGNS, AND ELECTIONSVoting in a Democratic SocietyExercising the Right to Vote in AmericaHow America DecidesPresidential CampaignsThe Citizens and Elections15 MEDIA, POWER, AND POLITICAL COMMUNICATIONWhere Do We Get Our Information?How Does Media Ownership Affect Control of the Narrative?Who Are the Journalists?Spinning Political NarrativesPolitics as Public RelationsThe Citizens and the MediaAppendix MaterialNotesGlossaryIndex

SynopsisThis refreshed and dynamic Eighth Editionof Keeping the Republic, The Essentials revitalizes the twin themes of power and citizenship by adding to the imperative for students to navigate competing political narratives about who should get what, and how they should get it. The exploding possibilities of the digital age make this task all the more urgent and complex. Authors Christine Barbourand Gerald Wrightcontinue to meet students where they are in order to give them a sophisticated understanding of American politics and teach them the skills to think critically about it. The entire book has been refocused to look not just at power and citizenship but at the role that control of information and its savvy consumption play in keeping the republic.Analysis of the 2016 elections is throughout the book, plus many instances of features such as "What's at Stake?", "Profiles in Citizenship", and "Snapshots of America" are all new; the others have been updated to reflect the latest information and data, especially given the unprecedented 2016 campaigns. Nearly half of the stunning infographics have been re-imagined to improve interpretation. The CLUESto Critical Thinkingfeature is relocated toward the end of the chapter, making it a natural concluding assignment for instructors who want to test their students' critical thinking skills. End of chapter materials have been streamlined, with "Engage" and "Explore" sections now available only online. Newdigital resources offer curated, relevant AP news videos and SAGE original videos on foundational concepts and processes--with assignable, multiple choice assessment questions that are automatically graded through your learning management system. These are identified in the Review section at the end of each chapter. A new Coursepack allows instructors to easily integrate the text's content into their own learning management system, and new data exercises and videos give students even more opportunities to thoroughly understand core concepts.Keeping the Republic, The Essentialsis identical to the full version of the text, minus the three policy chapters.The text is also available as an Interactive eBook--and is $5 when bundled with the print version of the new edition! To give your students access to this dynamic version of the book, place your order using ISBN 978-1-5063-7117-7., A much-needed resource to help students make sense of politics in America today. This Essentials version provides the comprehensive coverage of the Full version, but does not include the chapters on policy., This refreshed and dynamic Eighth Edition of Keeping the Republic revitalizes the twin themes of power and citizenship by adding to the imperative for students to navigate competing political narratives about who should get what, and how they should get it. The exploding possibilities of the digital age make this task all the more urgent and complex. Christine Barbour and Gerald Wright, the authors of this bestseller, continue to meet students where they are in order to give them a sophisticated understanding of American politics and teach them the skills to think critically about it. The entire book has been refocused to look not just at power and citizenship but at the role that control of information and its savvy consumption play in keeping the republic. Keeping the Republic, The Essentials is identical to the full version of the text, minus the three policy chapters.