{"product_id":"9781634874083","title":"The American Political Narrative","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe American Political Narrative\u003c\/em\u003e is a succinct yet poignant narrative about the development of the American political system and what is needed to maintain it. The material helps students to identify their own place in that narrative and to recognize that they each play a vital role. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book focuses on core aspects of America's history, fundamental beliefs, and institutions. Students explore the nation's founding in chapters on the American Revolution, Federalism, and the Constitution. They become familiar with the structure and functions of Congress, the Supreme Court, and the Presidency. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe American Political Narrative\u003c\/em\u003e also includes chapters on topics such as civil liberties, civil rights, interest groups, social movements, political parties, domestic and foreign policy, and governance. Students gain a deeper understanding of familiar topics and also explore subjects that may seem tangential, but that are integral parts of a complex political system. \u003cem\u003eThe American Political Narrative\u003c\/em\u003e will work well in any introductory course in American government, politics, or social studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnthony Neal\u003c\/strong\u003e earned his Ph.D. in political science at Atlanta University (now Clark Atlanta University). Dr. Neal is an associate professor at State University College, Buffalo. The author of numerous book reviews and journal articles, he has had his work published in the \u003cem\u003eWestern Journal of Black Studies\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eJournal of Black Studies\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eBlack Issues in Higher Education\u003c\/em\u003e. In 2014, Dr. Neal received the university's Faculty Appreciation Award, was named Instructor of the Year by the university's United Student Government, and Professor of the Year by the Student Political Society in the Department of Political Science.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cognella Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47037241196784,"sku":"9781634874083","price":71.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781634874083_p0.jpg?v=1765233529","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781634874083","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}