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American Foreign Policy
by Mark R. Brawley
This text explores theories of comparative foreign policy by testing them across examples from American foreign policy from the 1890s to the present. Students will learn about how American foreign policy is made, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the major theoretical approaches we employ to describe, predict and prescribe policy.
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American Government
by David Haus
American Government reflects the importance of the multiple levels of government in the United States and the rudiments of politics and the policy process.
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An Introduction to American Government
by Thomas L. Brunell, Robert Lowry, Banks Miller, and Thomas Gray.
In an age full of distractions and misinformation, students need a strong foundation in Political Science that sets them up for success at school and as informed citizens. Introduction to American Government provides a concise overview of the history and functions of U.S. government institutions, always bringing the discussion back to examples of how…
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An Introduction to Government and Politics: A Conceptual Approach, 9th Edition
by Mark O. Dickerson, Thomas Flanagan, Brenda O'Neill
An Introduction to Government and Politics continues with its traditional and trusted framework to equip readers with a comprehensive and logically consistent vocabulary for the study of politics, helping them to better see the relevance of government in their lives. This ninth edition has been streamlined, replacing dated material with current political…
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An Introduction to State and Local Politics
by Tom Brunell et al.
While often neglected in the study of American government, state and local politics are crucial to understanding the wide range of policies that affect citizens' everyday lives. An Introduction to State and Local Government provides students with the information they need to understand the world around them with a focus on concise explanations of key…
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Beyond Policy Analysis: Public Issue Management in Turbulent Times, 6th Edition
by Leslie A. Pal et al.
Previously published by Nelson. With an authoritative and courageous approach, Beyond Policy Analysis examines public policymaking in Canada at all areas of governance, including Heath Care, Education, Economic Development and Trade. This title goes beyond conventional categories and concepts to examine how the world of policymaking has changed with…
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Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches, 9th Edition
by Rand Dyck et al.
Previously published by Nelson. For more than 30 years, Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches has presented the reality of Canadian government and politics in a comprehensive yet lean and readable manner. It provides the tools and foundational knowledge to help students become better informed, more involved, and more critical citizens. Students will…
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International Relations Theory
by Serena Hicks
In today's interconnected world, international politics affects everyone. Help students understand the complexities of international policy and politics.
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Introduction to Political Science
by Gaspare M Genna
This is an introductory text that includes Top Hat compatible modules. The brevity of the text should be appealing to most students.
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Issues in Criminal Justice
by Clete Snell, PhD
Issues in Criminal Justice provides students with an immersive experience in the most complex and controversial topics in the discipline including: police misconduct, wrongful convictions, prison reform, gun violence, and the media and crime. The text covers current events such as the reaction to George Floyd's death, recent police reform initiatives,…
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Local Government in Canada, 9th Edition
by Richard Tindal et al.
Previously published by Nelson. Over the almost 40 years it has been in print, Local Government in Canada has earned a reputation for being a comprehensive, straightforward, and readable text on municipal government in Canada. The book concentrates on providing a factual overview of municipal government developments across Canada. It has always included…
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Other People's Money: Politics of Pennsylvania
by Philip Harold et al.
An introduction to the politics and government of Pennsylvania, focusing on what active citizens need to know of how politics in the Commonwealth actually works. “A comprehensive account of Pennsylvania government and politics.” —G. Terry Madonna, author of Political Pennsylvania: The New Century. “For a state with tremendous historical and…
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