Faultlines: Debating the Issues in American Politics (Second Edition)

Type

Book

Authors

David T. Canon

John J. Coleman

Kenneth R. Mayer

ISBN 10

0393930165

ISBN 13

9780393930160

Tags

Political Science, National, Public Affairs & Policy, Public Policy, Government, Political Ideologies

Description

This issues-debate reader encourages critical thinking by adopting a point-counterpoint approach. In each chapter, two or more readings present opposing perspectives on contemporary political issues, such as immigration and what it means to be an American, domestic surveillance, medical marijuana, assisted suicide, and the growing gap between America’s rich and poor. Over 60% of the readings are new to this edition, and all the readings address issues of major importance in American politics today. Each set of readings is preceded by an introduction that puts the essays into a broader political context and is followed by discussion questions that help prompt debate. - from Amzon

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