American Government Institutions and Policies, Brief Version 12th by James Q. Wilson

American Government Institutions and Policies, Brief Version 12th by James Q. WilsonBy: James Q. Wilson; John J. DiIulio, Jr.; Meena Bose Publisher: Cengage Learning Print ISBN: 9781305742369, 1305742362 other ISBN: 9781305465190, 1305465199 Edition: 12th Copyright year: 2016This popular brief text for the American Government course emphasizes the historical development of the American political system, who governs, and to what ends. The twelfth edition of AMERICAN GOVERNMENT: INSTITUTIONS AND POLICIES, BRIEF VERSION, offers coverage of the 2014 campaigns and elections; budget battles and the sequestration of funds; ongoing debates about immigration, gay marriage, and other key issues in American politics; and foreign-policy decisions on Afghanistan, the Middle East, and North Korea. The text also emphasizes critical-thinking skills and includes many tools to help students maximize their study efforts and results, such as Learning Objectives in every chapter. Additional ISBNs 9781305448209, 9781305109001