{"product_id":"american-government-and-politics-9781516519194","title":"American Government and Politics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmerican Government and Politics\u003c\/em\u003e is intended to fill a void in many introductory American government courses -- a lack of focus on primary source materials. While most instructors have little trouble teaching the workings of government, few are able to instill in their students an appreciation for the core theorists and theories of government. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e By introducing students to vital primary sources and supplementing these with insightful secondary readings, this volume encourages students to think critically about key components of the American political system. \u003cem\u003eAmerican Government and Politics\u003c\/em\u003e features readers on topics such as voter turnout, political parties in America, and influences on decisions made within the political system. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Organized thematically, the reading selections explore the foundations of the American political system, the three branches of American government, and the psychological nature of political behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLee Ballestero\u003c\/strong\u003e earned her Ph.D. at University of California, Irvine and is a social and behavioral sciences faculty member at Moorpark College. Her research focuses on elections, media, and institutions, and her educational interests revolve around helping students better understand their government in order to develop an appreciation for the political world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-6871471\"\u003eLee Ballestero\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/19\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 262\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.01lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.55d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781516519194\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1516519191\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-HIS\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-HIS036000\"\u003eUnited States | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Cognella Academic Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44694869180653,"sku":"9781516519194","price":194.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_8a763611-b85a-4cdd-94e8-bbfb0eef0995.jpg?v=1703780364","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/american-government-and-politics-9781516519194","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}