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Government in America: People, Politics, and Policy
Edwards, George C. III; Wattenberg, Martin P.; Lineberry, Robert L., Government in America Brief, Study Edition, with L.P. com access card, 6th Edition* This Study Edition of Edwards' popular brief text is certain to improve readers understanding in American government. Contains an abundance of free quizzes to test your knowledge on American politics. Technology advantage free subscription to LongmanParticipate.com in every new copy of the book! LongmanParticipate.com is a revolutionary website that is sure to engage readers in the topic of American government. For those interested in American government.
648 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1983
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June 8, 2015
Read this like 6 times before I took the exam...
February 22, 2022
Very Informative, but stole my soul every night before notes were due.
July 28, 2023
DNF over halfway through, it was pretty alright though. Definitely much better than I expected though.
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September 19, 2016Although this book is boring, like every other textbook. It is a very good resource for learning and studying AP Government
March 16, 2023
Main Takeaways:
1. Politics is everywhere. Whether you are looking for funding for your organization, paying sales tax when buying an ice cream, or going to school, the government is closely involved.
2. In a democratic society, it is ultimately the political action of the people that determines policy, albeit the extent of which may vary.
3. The American system has an intricate system of checks and balances that make it much harder for one person/institution to hold too much power.
Thoughts:
Considering I read an AP edition, I’m not surprised that it was boring. I find that books that center around tests are just very often extremely boring. I guess this shows how testing can ruin the joy in learning. Oh well.
Still, this book has its merits. Everything is explained relatively clearly, and if someone understands this book well, I’m sure they can do well on the AP government exam (hopefully that will be me). However, I think the book sometimes takes too many words on examples to a point where it does not help. Also, many of the pictures felt superfluous for me. The book did have some very neat diagrams and flow charts though.
They also conveyed the importance of politics and political action well.
Overall, it makes sense to read this book for AP government. Maybe the non-study/AP edition will be a more interesting read though.
1. Politics is everywhere. Whether you are looking for funding for your organization, paying sales tax when buying an ice cream, or going to school, the government is closely involved.
2. In a democratic society, it is ultimately the political action of the people that determines policy, albeit the extent of which may vary.
3. The American system has an intricate system of checks and balances that make it much harder for one person/institution to hold too much power.
Thoughts:
Considering I read an AP edition, I’m not surprised that it was boring. I find that books that center around tests are just very often extremely boring. I guess this shows how testing can ruin the joy in learning. Oh well.
Still, this book has its merits. Everything is explained relatively clearly, and if someone understands this book well, I’m sure they can do well on the AP government exam (hopefully that will be me). However, I think the book sometimes takes too many words on examples to a point where it does not help. Also, many of the pictures felt superfluous for me. The book did have some very neat diagrams and flow charts though.
They also conveyed the importance of politics and political action well.
Overall, it makes sense to read this book for AP government. Maybe the non-study/AP edition will be a more interesting read though.
January 22, 2024
Wretched. Soul-sucking. Helped me pass AP Government & Politics with flying colors. I regret every evening spent bent over this stupid book. I am so glad I had it as a resource.
SPOILERS: most of the characters die.
SPOILERS: most of the characters die.
300-399-social-science
January 28, 2020320.473
January 7, 2024
Okay, it's an AP textbook! I get it!!! You don't need to rub it in with the densest writing I've ever read!
May 3, 2009
I'm reading this textbook for a class I am taking for teacher recertification. I already read the first half for the first semester--it's a really good book.
I finished my class with A! This textbook is very interesting!
I finished my class with A! This textbook is very interesting!
January 3, 2009
This book had a very conservative slant to it, made it a challenge to read without feeling irritated at the state of the government.
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May 12, 2010Textbook for PoliSci
December 12, 2011
Good book. It gives thorough explanations of the way that politics work. It also has an online study site that can test you on all of the knowledge.
January 12, 2012
SPRING 2011 (St. Philip's College)
Federal Government
Prof. Dr. Gregory Hudspeth
Federal Government
Prof. Dr. Gregory Hudspeth
August 17, 2013
A good textbook all in all. A good review over the US Government as a whole. I could see this as a high school text book over a college book in some ways though.
February 23, 2011
GUD BOOOK!!!!!!!!!
May 21, 2013
I'm reading the green label, study edition.
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