Kenneth Janda, Jeffrey M. Berry, Jerry Goldman, Deborah Deborah, Paul Manna
ISBN-13: 9781305954922©2018
THE CHALLENGE OF DEMOCRACY: AMERICAN GOVERNMENT IN GLOBAL POLITICS explores globalization's impact on American politics and the clash of values surrounding freedom, order, and equality. Extensively updated -- including coverage of the 2016 election -- this 14th edition includes new examples, art, figures, data, and current discussions. You can further...
Lynne E. Ford, Barbara A. Bardes, Steffen W. Schmidt, Mack C. Shelley
ISBN-13: 9781337093224©2018
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY is known nationwide for its balanced, unbiased, and modern coverage of constitutional, governmental, political, social, and economic structures and their processes. The book provides the knowledge that allows you to make informed choices, encourages you to play an active role in the decision-making process, and...
John Mikesell
ISBN-13: 9781305953680©2018
FISCAL ADMINISTRATION, Tenth Edition, gives you the power to understand public finances as a participant who can put the process together, not just as a bystander. With U.S. federal, state, and local budgets, financial reports, and other documents, you can see how policymakers and administrators operate and learn skills needed...
Shannon L. Blanton, Charles W. Kegley
ISBN-13: 9781305504875©2017
WORLD POLITICS: TREND AND TRANSFORMATION offers analysis of the most up-to-date data, research, and contemporary events from today's international political stage. You will understand what is happening today and why. The 2016-2017 Edition incorporates recent challenges to global peace and prosperity, and the latest on international organizations, advances in military...
Paul D'Anieri
ISBN-13: 9781305630086©2017
INTERNATIONAL POLITICS: POWER AND PURPOSE IN GLOBAL AFFAIRS, 4th Edition, helps you make the connection between analytical theories and real-world issues and events. The focus on power and purpose engages both the goals that actors have in international politics, and the ways they have to achieve them. Thought-provoking case studies...
Ann O'M. Bowman, Richard C. Kearney
ISBN-13: 9781305388475©2017
The 10th edition of STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT provides comprehensive and completely updated coverage of institutions, political behavior, and policy-making at the state and local level. This bestselling text's theme of increased capacity and responsiveness of state and local government conveys excitement about politics at the grassroots level and is...
Thomas M. Magstadt
ISBN-13: 9781305629905©2017
"Politics is a gateway to a broader and better understanding of human nature, society, and the world." This idea has inspired each edition of UNDERSTANDING POLITICS: IDEAS, INSTITUTIONS, AND ISSUES. Thomas Magstadt's book provides in-depth coverage of contemporary political issues and calls attention to the more enduring underlying questions. With...
James Q. Wilson, John J. DiIulio, Jr., Meena Bose, Matthew S. Levendusky
ISBN-13: 9781305500068©2017
The reputable authors of AMERICAN GOVERNMENT: INSTITUTIONS AND POLICIES combine excellent scholarship with practical examples and insight to create a text that is a clear and approachable tool for any student trying to understand American government. The book highlights current issues while being focused on the importance of institutions, the...
Jay M. Shafritz, Albert C. Hyde
ISBN-13: 9781305639034©2017
With this newly expanded eighth edition of CLASSICS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, authors Jay M. Shafritz and Albert C. Hyde introduce students to the principles of public administration via the most significant scholarly writings on the topic. Straightforward and informative, this text begins its discussion with Confucius in ancient China and...
Steffen W. Schmidt, Mack C. Shelley, Barbara A. Bardes
ISBN-13: 9781305499041©2017
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY: BRIEF EDITION, 2016-2017, shows you how easily and effectively you can participate in the political process. New features, up-to-date political news and analysis, and a great price make this text a top seller. Praised for its succinct, balanced coverage, clarity, and readability, this book examines...
Brigid C. Harrison
ISBN-13: 9781305576728©2017
Employing the central integrative theme of power, POWER AND SOCIETY, 14th Edition, introduces you to each of the social sciences and demonstrates how they differ in their focus and methods. It also presents an interdisciplinary viewpoint to illustrate the nature and uses of power in society. This compelling book will...
James Q. Wilson, John J. DiIulio, Jr., Meena Bose, Matthew S. Levendusky
ISBN-13: 9781305500051©2017
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT: INSTITUTIONS AND POLICIES, 15th Edition is a clear and approachable textbook for students trying to successfully understand the American government. It sets the standard for examining current issues in American politics focusing on the importance of American governmental institutions, the historical development of governmental procedures and policies, and...
Ann O'M. Bowman, Richard C. Kearney
ISBN-13: 9780357670576©2017
The 10th edition of STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT provides comprehensive and completely updated coverage of institutions, political behavior, and policy-making at the state and local level. This bestselling text's theme of increased capacity and responsiveness of state and local government conveys excitement about politics at the grassroots level and is...
David W. Neubauer, Stephen S. Meinhold
ISBN-13: 9781305506527©2017
Working within the framework of law and politics, JUDICIAL PROCESS: LAW, COURTS, AND POLITICS IN THE UNITED STATES combines detailed information about the major structures and processes of the American judiciary with an insider's understanding of the importance of courthouse dynamics. From the organization and procedures of the various courts...
Stephen J. Wayne
ISBN-13: 9781285865225©2017
If voters are to make intelligent judgments, they need information about the qualities of the candidates, the policies they propose, and the partisan labels they wear. Does our presidential electoral system encourage the most qualified candidates to run? Does it force them to discuss the most important issues, present feasible...
Abdul Rashid Moten
ISBN-13: 9789814239271©2008
Government and Politics in Malaysia addresses core political science concerns over the nature of political systems, and key political issues. The chapters are written by specialists, both local and international, with an intimate knowledge of the country. The chapters are self contained and contributors have followed more or less a...
Syed Arabi Idid
ISBN-13: 9789814232906©2008
In 2007, Malaysia celebrates a half-century as an independent nation-state. Inheriting a multi-ethnic society, the post-independence leaders of Malaya (later Malaysia) vigorously pursued a programme of social, cultural, economic and political modernisation and stability. Malaysia's half-century of achievements is a true success story, considering its size and short history. It...
Rusdi Omar
ISBN-13: 9789812657428©2007
This book features the political development in East Asia region, especially China. It also emphasize on political issues and economy of China as China plays an important role in politics and economy of East Asia. In addition, China is also the permanent member of United Nations Security Council and has...
Abdul Rashid Moten, Noraini Mohd Noor
ISBN-13: 9789814227131©2007
This book is primarily addressed to the Muslim and non-Muslim intelligentsia – professionals, teachers, students and political activists – residing in the West as well as in the Muslim world. It contains chapters that will enable them to wrestle with the multitude of problems inhibiting a cordial relationship between the...
Abdul Rashid Moten, Syed Serajul Islam
ISBN-13: 9789812545312©2005
This book introduces some of the basic concepts and ideas in the fields of political science: political theory, comparative politics, public administration and international relations. It contains a total of 25 chapters covering almost all the topics considered essential for students of political science in the twenty-first century. It also...
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