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A People's History of the United States: 1492-Present
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Howard Zinn, Ph.D.
THE PEOPLE'S HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES presents what has come to be called "history from the bottom up," as it tells America's national narrative in a way that is inclusive of those previously left out of, or marginalized by, standard histories. The book reveals that it was the Arawak Indians who were present at the first contact with Columbus. ...
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Democracy in America
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Professor Alexis de Tocqueville
The Frenchman Alexis de Tocqueville wrote this classic in French after traveling across America. It is divided into two sections: the first, on government; the second, on the American character. It is considered one of the most perceptive and enduring descriptions of America and Americans ever written.
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The Future of Freedom: Illiberal Democracy at Home and Abroad
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Fareed Zakaria
Today we judge the value of every idea, institution and individual by one test: is it popular? Or, more practically, do the majority of those polled like it? This transformation has affected not just politics, but also law, business, culture and even religion. Every institution and profession in society must democratize or die. Democracy has gone ...
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On Democracy
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Robert Alan Dahl
The last half of the 20th century has been an era of democratic triumph. The main antidemocratic regimes - communist, fascist, Nazi - have disappeared, and new democracies are emerging vigorously or tentatively throughout the world. In this book, a prominent political theorist provides a primer on democracy that clarifies what it is, why it is ...
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Political Ideologies and the Democratic Ideal
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Terence Ball
Providing a clear, concise, and comprehensive introduction to the ideas and ideals that shake and shape our political world, the Fourth Edition of this best-seller has been extensively revised and updated. Written in the firm belief that ideology is "the driving force of nation-states, history, and politics," this innovative and clearly written ...
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Promise and Performance of American Democracy
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Jon R Bond
American Government courses are constantly changing because of world events and the political cycle. As you know, we just went through an election cycle that determined many governor races as well as the party in control of Congress. We incorporate all of these major changes in this new edition. In addition, there are other current issues covered ...
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The Way Things Ought to Be
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Rush Limbaugh
Every week more than 11 million listeners on over 450 radio stations nationwide tune in to "The Rush Limbaugh Show", and his audience is sure to grow when his nationally syndicated television program debuts in September 1992. Now Limbaugh puts his conservative values, blunt talk, blistering attacks and scathing wit into print in his first book.
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Struggle for Democracy
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Edward S Greenberg
This critical thinking approach to American government challenges students to evaluate the quality of democracy in America today within a unique framework that offers a holistic view of our system. This unique text challenges students to think critically about American government and politics through the use of two compelling organizational themes ...
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Deterring Democracy
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Professor Noam Chomsky
A devastating analysis of America's political actions (as opposed to its rhetoric) before, during and after the Cold War. Using secret National Security Council planning documents and taking post-war Europe and Central America as paradigms, the author examines America's aggressive colonialist policy. It draws alarming connections between its ...
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Democracy Matters: Winning the Fight Against Imperialism
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Cornel West
Noted theologian and professor Cornel West advocates a faith-based response to what he sees as a creeping imperialism that threatens our democratic heritage. West's trenchant analysis of American culture at a post-9/11 crossroads makes challenging reading. His references range from key epochs in American history, to classical Greece, to the ...
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Ideals and Ideologies: A Reader
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Terence Ball, Richard Dagger
This highly lauded reader, now in a new, updated Fourth Edition, introduces students to the "isms" that have shaped modern politics. Presenting key selections from a wide array of original sources, this collection covers the gamut of ideologies--from the classic "standards" to newly emerging ideologies--and puts students directly in touch with the ...
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Understanding American Government
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Susan Welch
Written by authors who have won numerous awards for their research and writing on women and minority issues in American Government, this textbook offers an inclusive view of participants in the American political system. From this book, you will not only learn how government works but you will move on to the more controversial aspects of ...
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New American Democracy
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Morris P Fiorina
With an emphasis on elections and their importance in our political system, Morris Fiorina and Paul Peterson's groundbreaking text offers a stimulating, analytical approach to American government that engages students as it gives them a unique understanding of their political system as it exists and functions today. The accessibility of instant ...
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The European Dream: How Europe's Vision of the Future Is Quietly Eclipsing the American Dream
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Jeremy Rifkin
At one time the American Dream was the ideal and envy of the world. But today, at the dawn of the new Millennium, Europe is pointing a new way to the future. In this major new book, best-selling author Jeremy Rifkin argues that Europe has a vision of its own and is overtaking America as the world's next superpower. The American Dream was based on ...
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The Life and Death of Democracy
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John Keane
From Plato to de Tocqueville to Fukuyama-an epic history of the governing philosophy that has defined Western history.
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Democracy in America: The Complete and Unabridged Volumes I and II
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A De Tocqueville
Alexis de Tocqueville wrote this classic in French after traveling across America. It is divided into two sections: the first, on government; the second, on the American character. It is considered one of the most perceptive and enduring descriptions of America and Americans ever written.
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America's New Democracy
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Morris P Fiorina
The new edition of this highly affordable Penguin Academic Series book provides a lively, engaging introduction to American government that now been updated to include complete coverage of the 2006 midterm elections, the campaigns and results, and the most relevant and important issues and events that have dominated the headlines and national ...
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Common Sense: And Other Writings
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Thomas Paine, Gordon S Wood (Introduction by)
"Common Sense and Other Writings," by Thomas Paine, is part of the "Barnes & Noble Classics"" "series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of "Barnes & Noble Classics": ...
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Soft Despotism, Democracy's Drift: Montesquieu, Rousseau, Tocqueville & the Modern Prospect
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Paul Anthony Rahe
In 1989, the Cold War abruptly ended and it seemed as if the world was at last safe for democracy. But a spirit of uneasiness, discontent, and world-weariness soon arose and has persisted in Europe, America, and elsewhere for two decades. To discern the meaning of this malaise we must investigate the nature of liberal democracy, says the author of ...
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The Case for Democracy: The Power of Freedom to Overcome Tyranny and Terror
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Natan Sharansky, Ron Dermer
As Anatoly Sharansky, he was a political prisoner of the Soviet Union, an experience he recounted in an earlier memoir, FEAR NO EVIL. He took the name Natan when he moved to Israel to join his family, shortly after his release in 1986, which was the result of an international campaign and the intercession of President Reagan. Sharansky draws on ...
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Approaching Democracy
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Larry Berman
This paperback text introduces students to the basics of American government, structured around democracy as an ideal toward which we continually strive. Thematically organized it prepares students to review events in the context of this goal. Cases and real-world examples reflect contemporary trends and events. This third edition includes the ...
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Democracy Matters: Wiinning the Fight Against Imperialism
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Cornel West
Noted theologian and professor Cornel West advocates a faith-based response to what he sees as creeping imperialism which threatens our democratic heritage. West's trenchant analysis of American culture at a post-9/11 crossroads makes challenging reading. His references range from key epochs in American history, to classical Greece, to the nations ...
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Rich Media, Poor Democracy: Communication Politics in Dubious Times
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Robert Waterman McChesney
Robert McChesney argues that the media, far from providing a bedrock for freedom and democracy, have become a significant antidemocratic force in the United States and, to varying degrees, worldwide. "Rich Media, Poor Democracy" addresses the corporate media explosion and the corresponding implosion of public life that characterizes our times. ...
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The Spirit of Democracy: The Struggle to Build Free Societies Throughout the World
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Professor Larry Diamond
One of Americas preeminent experts on democracy charts the future prospects for freedom around the world in the aftermath of Iraq and deepening authoritarianism.
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Government by the People: National, State, and Local Version
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James MacGregor Burns
This work now brings readers the insights of four prize-winning political scientists - including new author David Magleby. This edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to meet the needs of American government classes today. This book is available in four versions. The Basic Version covers fundamental principles and processes that pertain ...
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