politics and government

Presents easy to understand information about the inner workings of the federal government. Includes historical overviews and examinations of the day-to-day operations of each branch, as well as Constitutional duties and obligations of each branch, specifics related to eligibility, elections and appointments of key positions, changes since 1776, the future of each branch, and other topics. For student and general audiences.

A discussion of the Congo Civil War, which has waged since 1996 and resulted in over three million casualties, describing the inefficacy of U.N. troops, criticizing the self-interested military actions of Uganda, Angola, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, and calling for changes in Congolese leadership as well as the international community.

Explores America's most recent history from the political and social movements of the 1960s and 1970s to the Reagan years, the War on Terror, and the current struggle against economic recession.

Explores how the United States transitioned from a rural nation into an industrial giant thanks to progressivism during the Gilded Age.

Chronicles political, social, economic, and cultural events and developments that shaped the 1980s in the U.S.

"The Maya Empire became a thriving civilization between the third century and the seventh century CE, but by 900 CE war, drought, and disease wiped out most of its cities and the Mayan people were greatly reduced. Unfortunately, the greatest threat to their existence was yet to come, when the Guatemalan genocide would decimate those who remained in the1970s and '80s. The facts of the Mayans' story will be intertwined with profiles of individuals and in-depth looks at related topics. Readers will learn how to help those faced with genocide and understand a history that could otherwise repeat itself."--Provided by publisher.

A textbook for United States government emphasizing fourteen key government concepts, including the growth of democracy, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, civil liberties, constitutional interpretations, free enterprise, and more.

Contains a graphic novel-style biography of the life and exploits of President Abraham Lincoln.

Provides an introduction to the office of President of the United States, looks at how presidents are chosen, describes the work done by the U.S. President, and profiles Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama.

"Given their positions as representatives of the public, people tend to believe that elected officials and other politicians should be held to a high ethical standard. However, certain issues have raised concerns about whether politicians are truly acting in the public's best interest. This volume considers a number of ethical questions in the political sphere, including whether it is ethical for politicians to be influenced by corporations and organizations through lobbying and political donations, whether politicians should be able to financially benefit from their position, and the extent to which dishonesty has or has not become a significant issue in politics"--Publisher description.