Controversies in American Politics and SocietyISBN: 978-0-631-22894-3
Hardcover
224 pages
January 2002, Wiley-Blackwell
Other Available Formats: Paperback
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"This book explores the most interesting and highly contested
topics in contemporary American politics. It is well researched and
accessible. The balanced analysis of the protagonists' argument
invites the reader to reflect on and join in the debate". Dr Sue
Pryce, University of Nottingham
"A welcome contemporary text that places significant
controversial issues in twenty first century American politics and
society within a historical context". Robert Melville,
Canterbury Christ Church University College
"delivers a series of short, direct chapters on specific issue debates. Most are excellent first introductions to their subjects; sections on capital punishment and gun control stand out especially. The attempt to resolve social science's discomfort with the emotional voices aroused by many issues is notable. The authors' willingness to adopt these voices as an explanatory tool is both refreshing and engaging." Jon Herbert, Keele University, Times Higher Education Supplement, November 2002