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The Challenge Of Democracy: American Government In Global Politics, The Essentials (with Aplia Printed Access Card)

THE CHALLENGE OF DEMOCRACY: AMERICAN GOVERNMENT IN GLOBAL POLITICS, THE ESSENTIALS introduces new co-author Debra Schildkraut to this stellar author team. This best-selling American government text is highly acclaimed for the non-ideological framework it uses to explore three themes: freedom, order, and equality as political values; the majoritarianism versus pluralism debate; and globalization's effect on American politics. Using an easy to follow approach, with chapters and subheadings numbered and organized by learning outcomes, and a new end of chapter "Assessing Your Understanding" section where students can can test their knowledge, the ninth edition provides a solution for teaching and assessing course learning outcomes. Extensively updated, this condensed edition includes new examples, figures, data, and current discussions. The authors include balanced coverage of Obama's historical presidency and coverage and analysis of the 2012 presidential primary campaign and election. This ninth edition of THE CHALLENGE OF DEMOCRACY, THE ESSENTIALS is an abridged version of the twelfth edition of THE CHALLENGE OF DEMOCRACY. See "Features" for details.

Paperback: 608 pages

Publisher: Cengage Learning; 9 edition (January 1, 2013)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1133602304

ISBN-13: 978-1133602309

Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 1.1 x 9 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Best Sellers Rank: #69,441 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #95 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Politics & Government > Ideologies & Doctrines > Democracy #100 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Politics & Government > Specific Topics > Civics & Citizenship #141 in Books > Textbooks > Social Sciences > Political Science > Government

The book came before scheduled and was there in plenty of time for me to use it for my first class. The book was a little scuffed and obviously used, but everything was in place.

it new in box and it is really really good also it comes with the code for onilne. also the price is not expensive.

Book is required for my college course.Political Science. Great class. Book is very long winded

I actually enjoyed this book even though Political Science is one of my least favorite topics.

This book satisfies my coarse for political science summer coarse. Thank you

It was a great deal especially since I haven't used it much in class

Received as expected of an ebook

Fast and Great! Thanks!

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