Essentials of American Government: Roots and Reform, 2012 Election Edition

by Karen O'Connor

Pearson Custom edition for PSC 100, Clinton Community College. Looseleaf edition. Alternate edition with readings from Custom Resources for American Government.

Genres: Reference, School, Nonfiction, Political Science

520 pages, Loose Leaf

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Seamus · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is a high-school textbook. Assigned to me in college. It is complete and utter bullsh*t. If you want a REAL textbook on American Politics, please don't choose this sugarcoated, pro-government propaganda. The entire volume pretends that everything in American politics works exactly like they taught you that it was supposed to in 8th grade.

I'm not anti-government. I am speaking from a position of wanting to read textbooks that don't pretend the U.S. government is a 1950s sitcom.

[Morgan Moeller · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a high school textbook but yet it was assigned to me in college. This book was incredibly boring, and I love government and politics. But this is basically a textbook that promotes government propaganda.

[Eric Rodrigues · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s a heavy written textbook. Not much more to say.

[Seraphina Clementine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Austin Blues is a rollicking ride through Austin’s smoky clubs, fiery politics, and soulful blues scene. Gary A. Keith writes with grit, humor, and heart, giving us Sandy Eden a Vietnam vet turned lawyer who fights corruption with the same fire he once carried into battle. This novel pulses with music, justice, and Texas-sized spirit. A must-read for anyone who loves Austin, mystery, or stories that refuse to be forgotten.

[Belle Meade School]

320.4

[Tabitha Chamberlain · Rating 3 out of 5]

for a textbook it wasn't terrible but did get horribly boring in places.

[Toby Amodeo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This textbook was powerful, easy to understand, and formatted in a user friendly manner. The chapters included relevant information and understandable examples, and the vocabulary definitions provided were a major help during studying. I would gladly recommend this textbook to any U.S. government student.