Coming to Life in Politics: An Introduction Reader for American Government - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1609277732 ISBN 13: 9781609277734

Publisher: Cognella, a division of University Readers, Inc., 2011

Synopsis

Traditional textbooks on American government focus on the foundations and structures of our political system. Seldom do such texts explore American government, its processes, procedures, challenges, and opportunities, from the unique perspectives of individuals with a developing awareness of their responsibilities as citizens. Coming to Life in An Introductory Reader for American Government departs from the norm of introductory texts by weaving the personal stories of individuals new to political consciousness into its discussion of American government. Rather than relate these personal stories through a third-person narrative, the book is written as a collection of personal essays. These are based on the long-form interviews Dr. Brian Calfano has conducted with his students in introductory American government courses during the past eight years. Coming to Life in Politics is designed to offer students a fresh take on the motives, means, and opportunities for personal engagement in our political system. The book includes the basic information contained in traditional American government texts, but it also explores psychological, social, and media paths toward political engagement for the millennial generation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cognella, a division of University Readers, Inc.
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1609277732
• ISBN 13: 9781609277734
• Binding: Paperback
• Editor: Brian Robert Calfano