5th Edition

Issues in American Political Life Money, Violence and Biology

272 Pages
by Routledge

272 Pages
by Routledge

272 Pages
by Routledge

A core text for undergraduate courses in American Public Policy, or supplemental reading in such courses as Introduction to American Government or Politics, American Public Policy Analysis, Introduction to Political Science.  A substantive alternative to typical "issues" texts-which cover too many issues, too superficially-this intriguing and comprehensive text offers a more in-depth and... Read more
Introduction Part I. Money and Politics Chapter 1: The Politics of Poverty and the Welfare State Chapter 2: The Politics of Health Care Chapter 3: Money in Public Office: Campaign Finance, Graft, and Corruption Part II: Violence and Politics Chapter 4: The Politics of Crime in America Chapter 5: The Politics of Terrorism Chapter 6: The Politics of Arms Racing and Weapons of Mass Destruction Part III: Biology and Politics Chapter 7: Biomedical Issues Chapter 8: Biotechnology Chapter 9: The Ecological Crisis.

Biography

Robert Thobaben is Professor of Political Science at Wright State University