Approaching Democracy 8th Edition by Larry A Berman

Approaching Democracy 8th Edition by Larry A Berman ISBN-13: 9780205251605 ISBN-10: 0205251609New to the Eighth Edition? Approaching Contemporary Issues in Democracy features apply the theme ofthe book to current problems and debates within American society. Students arepresented with a series of questions that lead them through multiple perspectivesand facets of each issue.? Approaching Democracy Timelines have been redesigned for greater impactand clarity. These timelines help students to analyze the development of ourdemocracy over time.? Each chapter has been updated to include coverage of the significant changesthat have taken place across the political landscape since the seventh edition,including the changes in the administration of Barack Obama since the 2010congressional elections; the sharp turns in policy implemented by his administrationsince that time; the changes in the makeup and operations of the 112thCongress; the effect of the Great Recession on American democracy and government;new information on public attitudes toward health care, gay marriage, guncontrol, and immigration reform; and much more.