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SAGE 800.818.7243 or 805.499.9774 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. pt fax: 805.375.5291 ii KEEPING THE REPUBLIC: Power and Citizenship in American Politics SEVENTH EDITION Christine Barbour, Indiana University • Gerald C. Wright, Indiana University Barbour and Wright draw students into the study of American politics, teaching them to think critically about "who gets what, and how" and exploring twin themes of power and citizenship. They are pushed to consider how and why institutions and rules determine who wins and who loses in American politics and to be skeptical of received wisdom. Every element of the text is crafted to provide the tools students need to be thoughtful, savvy consumers of political information and to teach them to think more deeply about what they see, read, and hear. Going even further in this new edition, the authors have partnered with award-winning information designer and teacher Mike Wirth to create a series of stunning, data- rich infographics that appear throughout the text, presenting information in new, more revealing ways. Combining critical thinking skills, pedagogically rich visuals, and the seminal work in the field of American politics, this trusted text is ideal for students who want to take an active part in their communities and government—to play their part in keeping the republic. CONTENTS 1. Politics: Who Gets What, and How? / 2. American Citizens and Political Culture / 3. Politics of the American Founding / 4. Federalism and the Constitution / 5. Fundamental American Liberties / 6. The Struggle for Equal Rights / 7. Congress / 8. The Presidency / 9. The Bureaucracy / 10. The American Legal System and the Courts / 11. Public Opinion / 12. Political Parties / 13. Interest Groups / 14. Voting, Campaigns, and Elections / 15. The Media / 16. State and Local Politics in a Federal System / 17. Social and Environmental Policy / 18. Economic Policy / 19. Foreign Policy New to This Edition and Key Features: • A visual text for today's students. The authors partnered with award- winning designer and educator Mike Wirth to create unique visual features that will enhance students' visual literacy and critical thinking skills and bring the book's themes to life. • The Big Picture. A rich, poster-worthy display focuses on a key element in each chapter, complementing the text with an illuminating visual that grabs students' attention and engages them in understanding big processes, big concepts, and big data. • Snapshots of America. This feature translates demographic data into compelling and evocative graphics, helping students to understand the numbers and absorb their meaning. • What's at Stake? Chapter-opening vignettes ask students to think about what people are struggling to get from politics and how the rules affect the outcome of that struggle. • Don't Be Fooled By. This feature lays the groundwork to help students become analytical and skeptical consumers. • CLUES to Critical Thinking. The five-step CLUES method teaches students to actively read primary sources, getting them in the habit of analyzing each piece for its source, argument, evidence, conclusion, and implications. HARDCOVER + FREE INTERACTIVE EBOOK BUNDLE ISBN: 978-1-4833-8115-2 • DECEMBER 2014 • 900 PAGES • • CLUED IN TO POLITICS: A Critical Thinking Reader in American Government FOURTH EDITION Christine Barbour, Indiana University • Matthew J. Streb, Northern Illinois University Clued in to Politics is a collection of contemporary American government readings that uses proven pedagogy for modeling critical thinking: employing the CLUES method (Consider the source, Lay out the argument, Uncover the evidence, Evaluate the conclusion, and Sort out the political implications). By consistently walking students through this process students pick up the habit of critical thinking and internalize a process that moves them far beyond regurgitating information. Bundle Clued In to Politics with any of our Keeping the Republic titles at a discounted price! Contact your sales rep for more info or go to cqpress.com. PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-6087-1794-1 • ©2014 • 424 PAGES American Government EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS Titles displaying this symbol are available online through CourseSmart.com. Receive instant access to the entire text for review! online resources Titles displaying this symbol include FREE online instructor and/or student resources. SAGE edge offers a robust online environment featuring an impressive array of tools and resources for review, study, and further exploration, keeping both instructors and students on the cutting edge of teaching and learning. SAGE edge content is open access and available on demand. KEEPING THE REPUBLIC: Power and Citizenship in American Politics, THE ESSENTIALS SEVENTH EDITION Christine Barbour • Gerald C. Wright, both at Indiana University The Essentials edition is perfect for instructors who want the comprehensive coverage of the Full edition without the chapters on policy. Build confidence in your students by introducing them to the seminal work in the field—all while using just the right amount of coverage to suit your course needs. 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