Controversies in American Politics and Society

Controversies in American Politics and Society

by David Mc Kay (Editor), David Houghton (Editor), Andrew Wroe (Editor)

Synopsis

Controversies in American Politics and Society provides students with up-to-date reviews of the main controversies in American politics and society. Designed particularly to complement David McKay's best-selling American Politics and Society (Fifth Edition, 2001), it can also be used alongside other similar texts, to supply a more in-depth discussion of key American political and social issues. The controversies are divided broadly into those involving the institutions and processes of government and those involving government policies. Some of the debates, such as abortion and gun control, are part of every day discourse, while others, such as the role of Federalism, are debated in the quality media and among academics. The book stimulates students' interest by offering a range of arguments for and against a particular position. In presenting the controversies, each of the three authors takes a considered position, while ensuring that the reader gains a full appreciation of all sides of the debate.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 220
Edition: 1
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 03 Jan 2002

ISBN 10: 0631228950
ISBN 13: 9780631228950

Media Reviews
This book explores the most interesting and highly contested topics in contemporary American politics. It is well researched and accessible. The balanced analysis of the protagonists' argument invites the reader to reflect on and join in the debate . Dr Sue Pryce, University of Nottingham A welcome contemporary text that places significant controversial issues in twenty first century American politics and society within a historical context . Robert Melville, Canterbury Christ Church University College delivers a series of short, direct chapters on specific issue debates. Most are excellent first introductions to their subjects; sections on capital punishment and gun control stand out especially. The attempt to resolve social science's discomfort with the emotional voices aroused by many issues is notable. The authors' willingness to adopt these voices as an explanatory tool is both refreshing and engaging. Jon Herbert, Keele University, Times Higher Education Supplement, November 2002
Author Bio
David McKay is Professor of Government at the University ofEssex. He is the author or co-author of numerous books and paperson American and comparative politics, including the best-sellingAmerican Politics and Society (5th edition, BlackwellPublishers, 2001).

David Houghton is Lecturer in Government at theUniversity of Essex. He is the author of papers on US foreignpolicy in leading journals and of the book US Foreign Policy andthe Iran Hostage Crisis (2001).

Andrew Wroe is Research Fellow in the Department ofGovernment at the University of Essex and the author of papers onanti-immigration movements in the US and related issues.