Author: | Timothy W. Kneeland | ISBN: | 9781610698368 |
Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | July 1, 2016 |
Imprint: | ABC-CLIO | Language: | English |
Author: | Timothy W. Kneeland |
ISBN: | 9781610698368 |
Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
Publication: | July 1, 2016 |
Imprint: | ABC-CLIO |
Language: | English |
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
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