Faultlines: Debating the Issues in American Politics - Softcover

Canon, David T.; Coleman, John J.; Mayer, Kenneth R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 039391206X ISBN 13: 9780393912067

Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc, 2011

Synopsis

In each chapter, two or more readings present opposing perspectives on contemporary political issues. Most of the readings are new, and most address current issues such as healthcare reform and economic policy. Headnotes in every chapter put the readings into a broader political context, and each chapter concludes with discussion questions that encourage students to think critically about the readings and the issues they raise.

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: 2011
• ISBN 10: 039391206X
• ISBN 13: 9780393912067
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 370