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American Government in Black and White

Diversity and Democracy

Sixth Edition

Paula McClain and Author Steven Tauber

Publication Date - 17 May 2023

ISBN: 9780197677520

768 pages
Paperback
7 1/2 x 9 1/4 inches

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American Government in Black and White: Diversity and Democracy, Sixth Edition, covers the standard topics found in an Introduction to American Government text while also speaking to today's students who want to examine how racial inequality has shaped--and will continue to shape--who we are and what we believe.

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American Government in Black and White: Diversity and Democracy, Sixth Edition, covers the standard topics found in an Introduction to American Government text while also speaking to today's students who want to examine how racial inequality has shaped--and will continue to shape--who we are and what we believe. Authors Paula D. McClain and Steven C. Tauber address issues of inequality in American government, including the U.S. Constitution, key political institutions, the making of public policy while showing how to measure and evaluate the importance of equality in America, from its founding up to today.

New to this Edition

  • Extended discussion of how the Dobbs v. Jackson decision overturning Roe v. Wade affects federalism, civil liberties, and politics at large.
  • New discussion of the Republican takeover of the House after the 2022 elections.
  • New opening vignette about the January 6th, 2021 insurrection in Chapter 7.
  • New opening vignette on the appointment of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in Chapter 9.
  • New coverage of how Critical Race Theory affects state and local races.
  • A new Evaluating Equality feature covers debates over hate speech on college campuses.

Features

  • The only book on the market whose focus is on inequality in American politics.
  • Considers the issue of slavery and its aftermath as a key framework to understanding the motives and pragmatics of the Founding Fathers.
  • Offers a practical view of American govenrment supported by empirical analysis.
  • Explores government through the perceptions of different peoples grouped by shared characteristics
  • An updated suite of digital resources including quizzes, flashcards, interactive activities, author videos, and more.
  • Analyzes how race has played out in the American governmental system and its politics.

About the Author(s)

Paula D. McClain is James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Professor of Public Policy, and Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost for Graduate Education at Duke University. She is the Immediate Past President of the American Political Science Association.

Steven C. Tauber is Professor of Political Science and former Chair of the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies at the University of South Florida.

Table of Contents

    1 American Government and Politics in a Racially Divided World
    2 The Constitution: Rights and Race Intertwined
    3 Federalism: Balancing Power, Balancing Rights
    4 Civil Liberties: Freedom and Government Authority in Tension
    5 Civil Rights: Inequality and Equality
    6 Congress: Representation and Lawmaking
    7 The Presidency: Conventional Wisdom Redefined
    8 The Bureaucracy: Career Government Employees, Accountability,
    and Race
    9 The Judiciary: Blending Law and Politics
    10 Public Opinion: Divided By Race?
    11 The Media: Reinforcing Racial Stereotypes?
    12 Social Movements: Civil Rights as a Movement Model
    13 Interest Groups: From Lots of Money to Little to None
    14 Political Parties: Linking Voters and Governing Institutions
    15 Voting and Elections: A Time Like No Other
    16 The Making of Domestic and Foreign Policy: Summing Up American Government in Black and White
    Appendix I: The Declaration of Independence
    Appendix II: The Constitution of the United States of America
    Glossary
    Notes
    Credits
    Index

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