Diversity in Contemporary American Politics and Government

Download or read book Diversity in Contemporary American Politics and Government written by David A. Dulio and published by Longman Publishing Group. This book was released on 2009 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organized to follow the structure of a standard introduction to American politics text, this unique reader highlights the role of diversity in U.S. politics through exploration of engaging, contemporary political issues. Based on the thesis that demographic diversity in America plays an important role in political outcomes and policy processes, this reader covers a wide range of contemporary issues and encompasses a myriad of group cleavages. Carefully selected readings from both academic and popular sources, in conjunction with introductions by the editors and end of chapter resources, present complex issues in an accessible, engaging way.