American Political Ideals and Realities

Résumé du livre

* Chapters are structured around common student questions about American politics and government. This provides teachers with an immediate foundation for class discussions and assignments. * Ideals and Realities has a brief introductory passage before each section. These passages place the selections content in the context of the chapter, include a short biographical sketch of the author, and outline main points of the section. This helps the students understand each piece as they go along. * The Section on American Indians strengthens and broadens the books examination of complexities in American government with regard to diversity issues. * Commentary by current and former government officials bolster and clarify scholarly assessments. This combination will give students insight into the nature of academic debate, and also help them to understand the difficulties faced by dedicated public servants. * Each chapter includes selections by authors who are or have been leading figures in government, the media, or other aspects of national public life. (Ch. 5) Mario Cuomo, and Stephen L. Carter; (Ch. 6) Ed Rollins and Bill Bradley; (Ch. 7) Henry Kissinger, David Gergen and Richard C, H