Revel for The Basics of American Politics -- Combo Access Card

by Wasserman, Gary; Fullmer, Elliott

• ISBN13: 9780135581612
• ISBN10: 0135581613
• Edition: 16th
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2019-05-01
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

For courses in American Government

A lively, straightforward approach to the basics of American politics
Revel™ The Basics of American Politics offers a concise and accessible introduction to the nuts and bolts of the American system of government. Throughout this brief, student-friendly text, author Gary Wasserman and new co-author Elliott Fullmer employ a dynamic game metaphor to engage students in the basics of American government and the contact sport of politics. The 16th Edition offers fresh topics that exemplify these times of political upheaval and reform, including President Trump’s recent policies as well as resistance from the left in the form of the #metoo movement and the actions of sanctuary cities.

Revel is Pearson’s newest way of delivering our respected content. Fully digital and highly engaging, Revel replaces the textbook and gives students everything they need for the course. Informed by extensive research on how people read, think, and learn, Revel is an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience — for less than the cost of a traditional textbook.

NOTE: This Revel Combo Access pack includes a Revel access code plus a loose-leaf print reference (delivered by mail) to complement your Revel experience. In addition to this access code, you will need a course invite link, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Revel.

Author Biography

Gary Wasserman has shaped a career in teaching, public service, political consulting, and writing. He recently wrote The Doha Experiment about his 8 years as a Professor of Government at Georgetown University in Qatar. He now lives in San Francisco.

Elliott Fullmer is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia. His research on elections and voting behavior has appeared in Presidential Studies Quarterly, American Politics Research, Election Law Journal, The Forum, State Politics and Policy Quarterly, and other outlets.

Table of Contents

1. What Is Politics?
2. The Constitution: Rules of the Game
3. The Executive Branch: The Presidency and Bureaucracy
4. The Legislative Branch: Congress
5. The Judicial Branch: The Supreme Court and the Federal Court System
6. Civil Rights and Liberties: Protecting the Players
7. Voters and Political Parties
8. Interest Groups and the Media
9. Who Wins, Who Loses: Pluralism versus Elitism