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Controversies in American Politics and Society

Beschreibung

Controversies in American Politics and Society provides students with up-to-date reviews of the main controversies in American politics and society.

Provides in-depth discussion of key American political and social issues
Each controversy presents all sides of the debate
Covers issues that are part of daily discourse, as well as those discussed in the media and academia
Can be used alongside David McKay American Politics and Society (Fifth Edition, Blackwell Publishers, 2001) or other American government and politics texts

Autor

David McKay is Professor of Government at the University of Essex. He is the author or co-author of numerous books and papers on American and comparative politics, including the best-selling American Politics and Society (5th edition, Blackwell Publishers, 2001). David Houghton is Lecturer in Government at the University of Essex. He is the author of papers on US foreign policy in leading journals and of the book US Foreign Policy and the Iran Hostage Crisis (2001). Andrew Wroe is Research Fellow in the Department of Government at the University of Essex and the author of papers on anti-immigration movements in the US and related issues.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Blackwell Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 220
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Februar 2002
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 248mm x 172mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 423g
• ISBN-13: 9780631228950
• ISBN-10: 0631228950
• Artikelnr.: 14780175

Rezensionen

"This book explores the most interesting and highly contestedtopics in contemporary American politics. It is well researched andaccessible. The balanced analysis of the protagonists' argumentinvites the reader to reflect on and join in the debate". Dr SuePryce, University of Nottingham

"A welcome contemporary text that places significantcontroversial issues in twenty first century American politics andsociety within a historical context". Robert Melville,Canterbury Christ Church University College

"delivers a series of short, direct chapters on specific issuedebates. Most are excellent first introductions to their subjects;sections on capital punishment and gun control stand outespecially. The attempt to resolve social science's discomfort withthe emotional voices aroused by many issues is notable. Theauthors' willingness to adopt these voices as an explanatory toolis both refreshing and engaging." Jon Herbert, Keele University,Times Higher Education Supplement, November 2002