{"product_id":"9781483323862","title":"American Government: Stories of a Nation, Essentials Edition","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eReal People. Real Stories. Real Politics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Politics involves people, from many backgrounds, struggling to make their voices heard. \u003cstrong\u003eReal people\u003c\/strong\u003e, telling their stories, reflect our ideals, choices, and collective experiences as a nation. In \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Government: Stories of a Nation\u003c\/strong\u003e, author Scott Abernathy tunes in to these voices, showing how our diverse ideas shape the way we participate and behave, the laws we live by, and the challenges we face.  Each chapter features \u003cstrong\u003ereal stories\u003c\/strong\u003e illustrating how the American political system is the product of strategies, calculations, and miscalculations of countless individuals.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Students learn the nuts and bolts of political science through these compelling stories. Learning concepts in context is a tested learning technique that works to help ideas stick. The key concepts are memorable because they are tied to \u003cstrong\u003ereal politics\u003c\/strong\u003e, where students see political action and political choices shaping how institutions advance or impede the fulfillment of fundamental ideas. Not only will all students see themselves reflected in the pages, but they will come to understand that they, too, are strategic players in American politics, with voices that matter.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Just like the Full version, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Essentials edition\u003c\/strong\u003e is perfect for instructors who don’t wish to cover the last three chapters on policy.","brand":"SAGE Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107706749168,"sku":"9781483323862","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781483323862_p0.jpg?v=1763627070","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781483323862","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}