Keeping The Republic: Power And Citizenship In American Politics

Keeping the Republic gives students the power to ] examine the narrative of what's going on in American politics, ] distinguish fact from fiction and balance from bias, and ] influence the message through informed citizenship. Keeping the Republic draws students into the study of American politics, showing them how to think critically about who gets what, and how" while exploring the twin themes of power and citizenship. Readers are pushed to consider how and why institutions and rules determine who wins and who loses in American politics, and to be savvy consumers of political information. This approach is thoroughly updated in the tenth edition to consider the influences of today's technology and social media on politics and civic engagement. With the communication of ideas and information easier than ever, it's increasingly challenging to filter through all the voices and biases to assess the facts and find balance. Throughout the text and its features, authors Christine Barbour and Gerald Wright show students how to effectively apply the critical thinking skills they develop to the political information they encounter every day. Students are challenged to deconstruct prevailing political narratives and effectively harness the political power of the information age for themselves"--

• | Author: Christine Barbour, Gerald Wright
• | Publisher: CQ Press
• | Publication Date: February 09, 2021
• | Number of Pages: 744 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Misc. Supplies
• | ISBN-10: 1071839713
• | ISBN-13: 9781071839713