Faultlines: Debating the Issues in American Politics - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0393930165 ISBN 13: 9780393930160

Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc, 2007

Synopsis

In each chapter, two or more readings present opposing perspectives on contemporary political issues, such as immigration and what it means to be an American, domestic surveillance, medical marijuana, assisted suicide, and the growing gap between America’s rich and poor. Over 60% of the readings are new to this edition, and all the readings address issues of major importance in American politics today. Each set of readings is preceded by an introduction that puts the essays into a broader political context and is followed by discussion questions that help prompt debate.

About this title

Synopsis:

Canon et al. (political science, U. of Wisconsin, Madison) bring together a reader that presents opposing perspectives on contemporary political issues. Each set of readings, which are extracted from journals, magazines, and newspapers, is preceded by an introduction and ends with discussion questions. Topics include political culture, amending the

About this edition

• Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0393930165
• ISBN 13: 9780393930160
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 339
• Editor: Canon David T., Coleman John J., Mayer Kenneth R.