political participation

Explores the issues surrounding social protest. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.

Describes how, despite the attempts by authorities to censor their voices, ordinary users and political dissidents in Cuba, China, and Russia have created blogs which expose government abuses and the injustices occurring in everyday life.

A collection of essays that explore the United States people and their mistrust of their government.

The author shares his skills and years of experience to explain how to be active against unfair treatment, from starting an activist group to lobbying, and organizing a protest.

Primary sources present all sides of the debate on Internet activism.

Presents the political perspective of Ronn Owens that combines both conservative and liberal ideas on such issues as the economy, morality, the NRA, and taxes, and attempts to address the problems of the nation from an unbiased point of view.

Provides an anthology of essays by Ralph Nader, a citizen advocate, lawyer and author on various issues, including corporations, the World Trade Organization, the information age, and the media.

A reference on African-American involvement in politics that provides a historical overview; alphabetized entries on terms, figures, and laws; discussion of officeholding, social movements, interest groups, and electoral politics; a directory of organizations; a chronology; and an annotated bibliography.