politics

"The changing political climate in Egypt is explored in this volume of Opposing Viewpoints with such topics as how to view recent political events in Egypt, the impact of recent political and social upheaval in Egypt, the political, economic, and social policies Egypt should adopt, and what the US Policy should be on Egypt"--.

Shows that it is through campaigns that voters are made aware of-or not made aware of-fundamental factors like candidates' policy positions that determine which ticket will get their votes, and uses data from close to two thousand national polls covering every presidential election from 1952 to 2008.

A collection of eighty-eight essays in which writer Katha Pollitt shares her observations on women, politics, and culture.

Lighthearted approach to politics, using a simple style, cartoons, and humorous icons to present serious information about the political process in the United States. Includes an overview of the system and information on how to communicate with politicians, political parties, campaigns, and the ten commandments of politics, as well as the ten most common political mistakes.

What does it mean to be the nation's doctor? In this engaging narrative, journalist Mike Stobbe examines the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General, emphasizing that it has always been unique within the federal government in its ability to influence public health. But now, in their efforts to provide leadership in public health policy, surgeons general compete with other high-profile figures such as the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Furthermore, in an era of declining budgets, when public health departments have eliminated tens of thousands of jobs, some argue that a lower-profile and ineffective surgeon general is a waste of money. By tracing stories of how surgeons general like Luther Terry, C. Everett Koop, and Joycelyn Elders created policies and confronted controversy in response to issues like smoking, AIDS, and masturbation, Stobbe highlights how this office is key to shaping the nation's health and explains why its decline is harming our national well-being.

Devoting special attention to 9/11, the war on terror, and the continuing threat we face at home and abroad, he makes clear that the greatest challenge we have to overcome may not be an attack from overseas, but the slow compromising of our national character.

The polls show he'll lose big. So Bill McKay (Robert Redford), California Democratic candidate for U.S. Senator, a man of integrity and ideals, is about to give in. He's about to let himself be manipulated by the great American political machine. Because now he's got to win.

Fourteen-year-old Kevin impetuously announces that he will run for student body president, mainly to impress his girlfriend Tina, but soon gets excited about making a positive difference in his school and community.

A collection of essays that explore the relationship between popular culture and politics.