{"product_id":"9781634878937","title":"American Democracy and Citizenship: A Reader","description":"\"\u003ci\u003eAmerican Democracy and Citizenship: A Reader\u003c\/i\u003e uses thought-provoking contemporary articles and book chapters by well-known authors and political commentators to address a wide variety of subjects—some controversial—in American government. \u003cp\u003eStudents will explore topics such as citizenship, constitutional foundations, federalism, and civil liberties. Reading selections also examine civil rights, political participation and voting behavior, and public opinion and political socialization. Students will learn about the important role interest groups play in politics and expand their understanding of congress, the presidency, and the judiciary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its fresh take on familiar institutions and ideas, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Democracy and Citizenship\u003c\/i\u003e is designed to spark interest and generate debate. The book serves as an ideal companion reader to standard textbooks for introductory American government courses. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Ellickson\u003c\/b\u003e holds a Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University – Carbondale. A professor of political science at Missouri State University, his course offerings include American government, quantitative methods and organizational behavior. A past recipient of the University Award for Research, Dr. Ellickson’s research interests have focused primarily on state legislative politics, where he has published articles in journals such as \u003ci\u003eLegislative Studies Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWomen \u0026amp; Politics\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe American Review of Politics\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Policy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePolitical Research Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJournal of Political Science\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eState and Local Government Review\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePublic Personnel Management\u003c\/i\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cognella Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47037241622768,"sku":"9781634878937","price":82.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781634878937_p0.jpg?v=1763681892","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781634878937","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}