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For law and courts courses focused on the federal level, this popular spin-off volume from Judicial Process in America, is the perfect supplement. The authors explain the organizational structure of t

This solid, thorough reference first published in the 1980s of course requires periodic updating, and David G. Savage (Supreme Court reporter for the Los Angeles Times) continues his work on the previ

Gans (American University's Center for the Study of the American Electorate) has been involved in studying the American electorate since 1976. This compilation of data is arranged in 11 chapters, each

Do international treaties improve women’s rights? Is China’s human rights record improving?Was Obama right to have the U.S. join the U.N. Human Rights Council? Issues for Debate in Human Rights, drawn

Savage, a Supreme Court reporter for the Los Angeles Times, considers the relationship between the Supreme Court and the federal and state government. He explains the Court's role in defining the powe

For upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in public opinion and political behavior, Norrander (political science, U. of Arizona) and Wilcox (government, Georgetown U.) bring together 12 essay

In this textbook meant for students of crisis management and leadership, Howitt (Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation, Leadership in Crises program, China Crisis Management program,

Congressional scholar Stathis provides excerpts of and context for 52 pivotal debates that have occurred in the US Congress since and including the Declaration of Independence. Issues covered include

This alphabetically-organized text for high school students in government describes major concepts, issues, figures, and historical cases and events essential to understanding the US Congress. A timel

Rovner, a health policy journalist, presents a reference for high school and college students, government-watchers, and general readers on health care policy in the US. She defines about 300 key terms

The authors, scholars in political data and political and economic science, present this 2000-2006 update compiling district maps, election results, socioeconomic data, and voting demographics for all

When you see good idea out there, pick it up and run with it. In the throes of the Depression a little plan developed by a hopeful politician named Townsend seemed to fit the bill for the millions of

Spitzer (political science, State University of New York-Cortland) looks at the gun control debate within a social regulatory policy framework in this work for students and general readers. As a membe

For the first time, students and scholars can quickly and easily trace topics from the complete Congress and the Nation series dating back to 1945. For collections with the series in the stacks, this

Program evaluation is a type of institutionalized reflection aimed at identifying ways to improve the performance of public organizations. This supplementary text for students in program evaluation co

The first edition (1988) was cited in American Reference Books Annual . Arranged alphabetically in this two-volume reference, entries for every member of Congress since 1947 cite basic biographical

This supplementary text for a research methods course presents undergraduates with a wealth of real-world examples illustrating the theories and methods used in contemporary political science research

Sobel (Washington U. in St Louis) combines international politics and international political economy in his textbook. He emphasizes explanatory frameworks for social behavior that are based on the ra

In this reference designed for scholastic reference (which should also be used by media fact-checkers on those busy election nights, contributors to these 27 chapters describe how political campaigns

Political Participation in the United States analyzes patterns of political participation by citizens and offers five different explanations for those patterns based on recent research findings. Symbo

In Congressional Elections: Campaigning at Home and in Washington authors Paul Herrnson and Costas Panagopoulos combine top-notch research with real-world politics as they argues that successful candi

Introduction to Cyber Politics and Policy is a comprehensive introductory textbook for cyber politics and security courses, and the perfect addition to any International Relations or Intelligence cour

In the more succinct Fifteenth Edition of The Middle East, editor Ellen Lust brings important new coverage to this comprehensive, balanced, and superbly researched text. In clear prose, Lust and her c

The new edition of this award-winning volume reflects the latest events in the in global environmental politics and sustainable development while providing balanced coverage of the key institutions, e

Other guides on public speaking focus on how to convey knowledge or understanding. While it is useful to master such informative speech, other goals and strategies are essential for a politician: publ

Published annually since 1972, the Historic Documents series has made primary source research easy by presenting excerpts from documents on the important events of each year for the United States and

Recognizing the inherent tensions and contradictions that result from managing people in organizations, Human Resource Management in Public Service: Paradoxes, Processes, and Problems offers

Featuring a new collection of compelling readings from respected sources, State and Local Government hits all the crucial marks for your political science course. Year after year, these highly readabl

The CQ Press Writing Guide for Public Policy is loaded with rich real world examples that help students master the process of translating insightful policy analysis into clear policy recommendations.

America's Founding Documents is a collection of critical readings for the American Government course edited by CQ Press. This is intended to be a $5 bundle with Barbour, Am Gov: The Long Story Short 1

The CQ Press Career Guide for Public Affairs Students is a powerful introduction to the job market for undergraduate and graduate students looking to take that important first step into the public sec

Popular for its speed, flexibility, and attractive graphics, Stata is a powerful tool for political science students. With Philip Pollock's Fourth Edition of A Stata Companion to Politi

Adapted from the groundbreaking Principles of Comparative Politics, now in its third edition, Foundations of Comparative Politics presents a scientific approach to the rich world of comparative inquiry, research, and scholarship, providing students a guide to cross-national comparison and why it matters to them. Foundations introduces students to the key questions in comparative politics using tools such as decision, social choice, and game theory to help them understand clearly why some explanations for political phenomena are stronger than others. The core material of Principles has been condensed by almost 40% into a briefer, more accessible format that not only resonates with students but also allows instructors to more easily cover all material in a single semester. Fourteen chapters have been updated and pared down to present only the most necessary information enhanced with plentiful visual features and connections to real-world examp

This bundle includes Peter N. Clark's Foundations of Comparative Politics (Paperback) and William Robert Ubertaccio's The CQ Press Career Guide for Global Politics Students (Paperback)

Exercises in Media Writing offers you multiple opportunities to practice your writing skills in-class or as take-home assignments. Each chapter includes review questions and writing-prompt activities

The Washington Information Directory is the essential one-stop source for information on U.S. governmental and nongovernmental agencies and organizations. Organized topically, this thoroughly research

For more than 45 years, the Historic Documents series has made primary source research easy by presenting excerpts from documents on the important events of each year for the United States and the wor

This latest work by highly regarded scholar of bureaucracy Charles T. Goodsell uses narrative essays and accompanying video profiles to bring to life the work and careers of individuals working for th

The Gold Standard for Textbooks on American Foreign PolicyAmerican Foreign Policy Since World War II provides you with an understanding of America’s current challenges by exploring its historica

This bundle includes Filak: Dynamics of News Reporting and Writing: Foundational Skills for a Digital Age and Filak: Dynamics of Writing: An Exercise Guide.