Today's Social Issues: Democrats and Republicans: Democrats and Republicans

Covering everything from abortion to gun control to immigration, this book explains policies and positions of today's Democratic and Republican parties, giving readers a complete understanding of modern-day American politics and the 2016 presidential race.

• Offers clear, relevant information on current politics in America that enables readers to better understand the key issues and grasp what is at stake in the 2016 presidential election

• Documents differences of opinion on social issues within the Republican and Democratic parties where present and shows how the positions of the parties have changed over time

• Describes the issues dividing Democrats and Republicans and how these disagreements shape political gridlock

• Discusses interest groups with the most influence for each political party

• Features book chapters that are cross-referenced to allow readers easy access to the information they seek