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The boisterous sea of liberty is never without a wave.'Thomas JeffersonFrom its very beginning, American government has been a continuously evolving and contentious enterprise defined by profound questions like 'Who has the right to vote, on what, and why?' 'Why does American democracy separate the powers of government?' and 'What do our persistent debates over religion, citizenship, and law reveal about the nature of American democracy?'Addressing these and five other vital questions, Investigating American Democracy: Readings on Core Questions is ideal for a variety of courses in American politics. Each chapter opens with a core question that leads into readings reflecting conflicting views on that question. This 'pointcounterpoint' approach helps students to critically evaluate and compare the readings and to form their own opinions on each issue.Ranging from the founding of the country to the present day, the selections include writings and speeches from such illustrious historical figures as Thomas Jefferson, Alexis de Tocqueville, Frederick Douglass, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Jane Addams, and Franklin D. Roosevelt alongside work from more contemporary political leaders including Martin Luther King, Jr., Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, John Ashcroft (Bush administration Patriot Act), and Barack Obama. Considerable sections of important Supreme Court opinions are also included. The editors provide 'Guiding Questions' for each reading and extensive historical background for each chapter and reading. An Instructor's Manual containing testbank questions is available to adopters.
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- Q: What are the main themes covered in 'Investigating American Democracy'? A: The book explores key themes in American democracy, including voting rights, separation of powers, religion, citizenship, and law, through a series of core questions.
- Q: Who are the authors of the readings included in this book? A: The selections include writings from historical figures such as Thomas Jefferson, Frederick Douglass, and contemporary leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Barack Obama.
- Q: Is this book suitable for classroom use? A: Yes, the book is designed for various courses in American politics and includes guiding questions and an instructor's manual for effective teaching.
- Q: What is the format of the readings in the book? A: The book uses a point-counterpoint approach, presenting conflicting views on each core question to encourage critical thinking.
- Q: How many pages does 'Investigating American Democracy' have? A: The book contains a total of 348 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: When was 'Investigating American Democracy' published? A: The book was published on June 15, 2012.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'Investigating American Democracy' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book include any supplementary materials? A: Yes, an Instructor's Manual containing test-bank questions is available for adopters.
- Q: What edition of the book is being offered? A: The book is offered as the first edition.