{"product_id":"9781118053089","title":"Politics For Dummies, 2nd Edition","description":"Whether you understand politics or not, it still affects your life in very real ways. But American politics can be confusing. What’s a caucus? How do primaries work? How can you sift through all the babble to get to the truth? \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePolitics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e offers all these answers and more. And it’s not just for political novices; even those with a firm understanding of politics can use this book to fill out their knowledge of the little complexities – from how the Electoral College works to campaign contribution limits. If you have little or no knowledge of politics, don’t worry. Most people need answers just like you do, that’s why this book helps you:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePick the candidate who best represents your views\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDonate time or money to a campaign\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLet your representatives know how you feel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRun for office yourself\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis simple, friendly guide offers the kind of straight talk on politics you won’t get from a politician. It covers the nuts and bolts of the political process so you’ll have a working knowledge of the system. It shows you how to get involved at the grass-roots level and explains the rationale behind the two-party system. It helps you parse the propaganda to get at the truth and offers a complete explanation of presidential politics. \u003ci\u003ePolitics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e covers these topics and many more:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow public opinion polls work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow money influences policy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy your opinion really does count\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to donate to political campaigns and causes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContacting your representatives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePolitics on the Internet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoosing parties and candidates\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLobbyists and special interest groups\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e How candidates sell themselves\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow negative campaigning works\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat happened in the 2000 presidential election\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’ll also find fun and helpful extras like famous political quotes, the ten things you should teach your children about politics, and voting requirements for every state. Democracy won’t work for if you don’t participate in it. So pick up \u003ci\u003ePolitics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, get informed, and get involved. Your country will thank you!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47134348542192,"sku":"9781118053089","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781118053089_p0.jpg?v=1763692376","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781118053089","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}