- Published
- December 2018
- Page Count
- 656
- ISBN (Digital)
- 978-1-4533-9656-8
American Government and Politics in the Information Age
Version 3.1
By David L. Paletz, Diana Owen, and Timothy E. Cook
Included Supplements
Key Features
- Learning objectives, key takeaways, and key terms in every chapter.
- Civic Education boxes.
- Annotated set of readings accompanies every chapter.
- Links to video and audio clips, political and media websites, and research databases.
- Annotated list of noteworthy fiction and nonfiction films accompanies every chapter.
- Customizable.
American Government and Politics in the Information Age is a comprehensive and lively introduction to the vital subject of American Government and Politics. Inspired by students’ familiarity with the mass media and fluent use of communication technologies, the authors also connect the book’s subject matter with these media and technologies. They show how the media interact with and depict the American political system; the similarities and differences between these descriptions and the real world of government and politics; and the consequences these interactions and depictions can have for the public, politics, government, and public policies. The authors also show students how the media can help them intervene productively in politics and get things done.
New in This Version
- Updated throughout to reflect 2018 election -- from campaign spending, to turnout, to results and change in leadership.
- Extensive updates to Chapter 15. Added content on how ideology is affecting the Supreme Court nomination process as well as opinion of and trust in the court. Also includes coverage of Brett Kavanaugh hearings and nomination to the Supreme Court.
- About the Authors
- Acknowledgments
- Dedication
- Preface
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Chapter 1: Communication in the Information Age
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Chapter 2: The Constitution and the Structure of Government Power
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Chapter 3: Federalism
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Chapter 4: Civil Liberties
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Chapter 5: Civil Rights
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Chapter 6: Political Culture and Socialization
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Chapter 7: Public Opinion
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Chapter 8: Participation, Voting, and Social Movements
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Chapter 9: Interest Groups
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Chapter 10: Political Parties
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Chapter 11: Campaigns and Elections
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Chapter 12: Congress
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Chapter 13: The Presidency
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Chapter 14: The Bureaucracy
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Chapter 15: The Courts
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Chapter 16: Policymaking and Domestic Policies
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Chapter 17: Foreign and National Security Policies
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Chapter 18: Appendix A: The Constitution of the United States

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Additions & Errata
- In the Section 15.5 "Enduring Image" callout box, the photo of the Supreme Court justices, caption, and image source have been updated to include Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
- The following figures have been updated: Figure 2.9, Figure 7.2, Figure 7.7, Figure 8.4, Figure 8.5, Figure 8.6, Figure 12.13, Figure 14.4, and Figure 15.7.