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The author presents the phenomenon of "attack journalism." In describing "attack journalism," he exposes the harm done by the media to politicians and the harm done to the journalistic profession itself. The author examines the origins of feeding frenzies and gives lessons and possible remedies.... More

John F. Kennedy died almost half a century ago, yet because of his extraordinary promise and untimely death, his star still resonates strongly. On the anniversary of his assassination, celebrated political scientist and analyst Larry J. Sabato-himself a teenager in the early 1960s and inspired by... More

This new edition of the number one book in American government continues to provide the most current and engaging introduction available for the course. Written with the belief that knowledge of the development of American government is integral to fully understand our current political system, "Ame... More

Guided by the belief that students must first understand how American government developed to fully understand the issues facing the United States in the 21st century, the authors offer the strongest coverage of both history and current events of any college textbook devoted to American politics. T... More

American Government: Roots and Reform helps students view the issues facing the Unites States today through an historical lens. By presenting coverage of the origins of American government in tandem with material on contemporary political structures and behaviors, the authors help students see how w... More

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Updated in a new 2011 edition, American Government: Roots and Reform provides the historical context students need to understand our government and the most crucial and controversial issues affecting the nation in the 21st century. This bestselling book has been extensively revised to provide in-dep... More

Essentials of American Government: Roots and Reform, 2012 Election Edition explores how the origins of American government affect the issues facing the United States today. This streamlined and flexible text offers the strongest coverage of history and current events. This approach encourages stu... More

American Government: Roots and Reform Twelfth Edition, AP Edition, 2014 Elections and Updates Edition by Karen O'Connor, Larry J. Sabato, and Alixandra B. Yanus.... More

American Government: Roots and Reform, 2012 Election Edition explores how the origins of American government affect the issues facing the United States today. The text offers the strongest coverage of history and current events. This approach encourages students to study present political structur... More

In an increasingly polarized political environment, the first year of the new president’s term will be especially challenging. With a fresh mandate, however, the first year also offers opportunities that may never come again. The First Year Project is a fascinating initiative by the Miller Center of... More

The 2014 midterm election was one of the most significant in recent memory, with a decisive turning of the tables in favor of Republicans. With a now-Republican-controlled Senate and House at odds with a Democratic president with only two years left in office, the fault lines within and between bot... More

Completely updated and revised, Cruise Ship Tourism, 2nd Edition covers the economic, social and environmental impacts of cruising, combining the latest knowledge and research to provide a comprehensive account of the subject. Despite the industry growing rapidly, there is a substantial gap in the r... More