Debating Democracy: A Reader in American Politics

By Bruce Miroff, Raymond Seidelman, Todd Swanstrom

Designed to accompany any American Government text, this engaging reader features a debate-style format that includes two readings per chapter--each representing opposing viewpoints. The unique format... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0618251081
• ISBN13: 9780618251087
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin College Div
• Length: 379 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.8" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

lots to get you thinking

Some of these essays are of very recent vintage. See Chapter 6, about defending American domestic liberties during a time of war. The arguments revolve around what measures are necessary to fight terrorism on the home front. Other chapters also offer pro and con on other issues. Like how polarised is the American electorate? Something quite timely in this year of 2008. Another issue is whether the judiciary is or should be activist in interpreting the constitution. Lots to get you thinking.