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American Democracy Now

ISBN10: 1265046840 | ISBN13: 9781265046842

American Democracy Now
ISBN10: 1265046840
ISBN13: 9781265046842
By Brigid Harrison and Jean Harris

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American Democracy Now's clear presentation of the institutions and dynamics of government and politics and the diversity of political participation is more timely than ever, and features 2024 election results. Students explore How do then and now shape what's going to happen next? A unique chapter, Politics and Technology, teaches students to thoughtfully assess media messages, and an annotated Constitution facilitates meaningful exploration of this foundational document of our democracy.

1. People, Politics, and Participation

2. The Constitution

3. Federalism

4. Civil Liberties

5. Civil Rights

6. Political Socialization and Public Opinion

7. Interest Groups & Social Movements

8. Political Parties

9. Campaigns, Elections, and Voting

10. The Media

11. Politics and Technology

12. Congress

13. The Presidency

14. The Bureaucracy

15. The Judiciary

16. Economic Policy

17. Domestic Policy

18. Foreign Policy and National Security

Bonus Chapter 19 (Connect). State and Local Government

Bonus Appendix A (Connect). Declaration of Independence

Bonus Appendix B (Connect). Federalist No. 10

Bonus Appendix C (Connect). Federalist No. 51

About the Author

Brigid Harrison

BRIGID CALLAHAN HARRISON specializes in the civic engagement and political participation of Americans, especially the Millennial generation and Generation Z, the U.S. Congress, and the presidency. Brigid has taught American government for 25 years at Montclair State University in New Jersey. She takes particular pride in creating a learning experience in the classroom that shapes students’ lifelong understanding of American politics, sharpens their critical thinking about American government, and encourages their participation in civic life. She enjoys supervising student internships in political campaigns and government and is a frequent commentator in print and electronic media on national and New Jersey politics. She is past president of the New Jersey Political Science Association and of the National Women’s Caucus for Political Science. She received her B.A. from Stockton University; her M.A. from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; and her Ph.D. from Temple University. Harrison lives in Longport, New Jersey, with her husband, Paul Meilak, a retired New York City police detective. She has three children: Caroline (26), Alexandra (20), and John (18). Born and raised in New Jersey, Harrison is a fan of Bruce Springsteen and in her spare time, she enjoys reading on the beach, traveling, cycling, and binge-watching political thrillers on Netflix. Like her on Facebook at Brigid Callahan Harrison, and follow her on Twitter @BriCalHar.

Jean Harris

JEAN WAHL HARRIS’S research interests include political socialization and engagement, federalism and intergovernmental relations, and the gendered nature and effects of U.S. politics. Jean has taught introductory courses in local, state, and national government and upper-level courses in public administration, public policy, and judicial politics for the Political Science Department at the University of Scranton for 33 years. She is also a founding mother and former director of the Women’s & Gender Studies Program at the university. Since 2012, Jean has coordinated the university’s Ready to Run Northeastern Pennsylvania program, which educates women about why it’s important to have more women in government and how to run for office. In her academic career and her community service, Jean seeks to cultivate a high sense of political efficacy in everyone she encounters, empowering and inspiring them to engage in community, state, national, and/or international politics. Jean earned her B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Binghamton. In 1994, the University of Scranton named her its CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) professor of the year. She was an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow during the 2007–2008 academic year. Jean lives in Nicholson, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Michael. She enjoys reading on her deck overlooking the Endless Mountains of Northeast Pennsylvania and the benefits of Michael’s gardens.

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