political science

Discusses the history of populism and the author's opinion on past and present events.

The establishment and evolution of political parties in the United States can be more than a little confusing to today's students. This anthology of essays offers a diverse array of perspectives that explore America's political parties. What purpose do political parties serve? Do they encourage corruption? Why are there only two major parties, and is that why the country is so divided? Given today's volatile political climate, can the United States come together and transcend party politics? Viewpoints written by experts in the field attempt to address these questions, while chapter prefaces and viewpoint introductions provide context.

Includes 101 political terms that everyone should understand.

"This book's focus is on taking action in the world and making students better-prepared citizens"--Provided by publisher.

Explores a range of strategies used by political candidates to work with community members during a campaign.

Readers will learn why communications are so critical and how they can get involved in political campaigns.

This accessible narrative helps readers to understand and connect with the political process and to find a role for themselves within that process.

Readers will learn to identify their own strengths and weaknesses and cultivate a range of essential leadership skills.

This important volume examines the role that money plays in politics and the arguments for and against the status quo.

Labor unions have helped shape American history, but are they still relevant today? In this volume of critical perspectives, readers will hear from experts in the field about the history of labor unions and their lasting, and controversial, effects on American workers. Readers will be exposed to a range of voices, encouraging them to think critically and analyze the given facts in order to form their own opinions on the issue. Each article provides thought-provoking questions to help boost further discussion of topics.