{"product_id":"the-basics-of-american-politics-paperback","title":"The Basics of American Politics - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGary Wasserman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eElliott Fullmer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLively and straightforward, \u003ci\u003eThe Basics of American Politics\u003c\/i\u003e offers a concise and accessible introduction to the nuts and bolts of the American system of government. Throughout this brief, student-friendly text, authors Gary Wasserman and Elliott Fullmer employ a dynamic game metaphor to engage students in the basics of American government and the contact sport of politics. For introductory students of American government, this affordable text is especially ideal for advanced placement courses, community colleges, and international programs in American Studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to the 17th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers the personalities and actions of the new Biden administration, as well as wrapping up President Trump's tumultuous final year in office (two impeachments, COVID, the Capitol riot)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdated to reflect the results of the 2022 midterm elections, and the impact of reapportionment and gerrymandering (based on the 2020 Census)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents recent developments on the Supreme Court including appointment of two new justices and major decisions including those on abortion, voting rights, and LGBT rights\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReflects changes in voting behavior in the 2020 and 2022 elections, as well as fights over voter suppression\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the ongoing crisis of misinformation and disinformation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpands the discussion of tribal politics and threats to democracy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses student activism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGary Wasserman\u003c\/strong\u003e has shaped a career in teaching, public service, political consulting, and writing. He recently wrote \u003ci\u003eThe Doha Experiment\u003c\/i\u003e about his eight years as a Professor of Government at Georgetown University in Qatar. He now lives in Portland, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElliott Fullmer\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia. He is the author of two recent books, \u003ci\u003eTuesday's Gone: America's Early Voting Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEveryone's Democracy\u003c\/i\u003e. His research on elections and voting behavior has also appeared in \u003ci\u003ePresidential Studies Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e American Politics Research\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Election Law Journal, \u003c\/i\u003eand other outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.74 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 25, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52731457241395,"sku":"9781032359151","price":76.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/aTJETEpvMDhra1llN2RxNEVZb2g2UT09.webp?v=1763859397","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-basics-of-american-politics-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}