American Government: Continuity and Change· Written in the belief that we must know where we've come from in order to understand the issues confronting us today, this best-seller offers a historical perspective and looks at the evolution of our government. · Brings everything right up to the present with an abundance of current and student-relevant examples. · New "Join the Debate" and "On Campus" boxes engage students in the material. · New "Analyzing Visuals" boxes help develop visual literacy skills. |
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PARTI FOUNDATIONS OF GOVERNMENT 1 The Political Landscape | 1 |
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