American Government 2006: Continuity and ChangeThis election update edition of the number one book in American government continues to provide the most current and engaging introduction available for the course without chapters dedicated to policy. Written with the belief that knowledge of the development of American government is integral to fully understand our current political system, American Government: Continuity and Change offers a strong historical perspective that highlights the evolution of government and engages students with examples relevant to their lives today. |
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FOUNDATIONS OF GOVERNMENT | 3 |
Analyzing Visuals Popular Vote by County | 22 |
Roots of Government The Philosophies of Thomas | 28 |
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