By The People Debating American Government

by Morone, James A.; Kersh, Rogan

• ISBN13: 9780190928711
• ISBN10: 0190928719
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2018-12-18
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

By the People: Debating American Government, Comprehensive Fourth Edition, reflects the dynamism of American government and politics with superior teaching and learning tools that prepare students to ENGAGE, THINK, and DEBATE now more than ever before.

Using a storytelling approach that weaves commentary together with historical context, By the People: Debating American Government explores the themes and ideas that drive the great debates in American government and politics. It introduces students to big questions like "Who governs?" "How does our system of government work?" "What does government do?" and "Who are we?" By challenging students with these questions, the text encourages them to think about, engage with, and debate the merits of U.S. government and politics.

By the People includes an individual user code to access a wealth of interactive digital learning tools and student exercises.

Author Biography

James A. Morone is the John Hazen White Professor of Political Science and Public Policy and director of the Brown's public policy program.

Rogan Kersh serves as Provost and Professor of political science at Wake Forest University.