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Debuting it its first edition, this book is organized around the approach that American politics can best be understood by examining the issues that reflect the ideas, principles, concerns, fears, morals and hopes of the American people. Debates, Differences and Divisions looks at twenty-five "hot button" issues affecting American politics and policy today. The author argues that these issues are the heart and soul of the American political system, serving as the basis for the disagreements that drive our political system into action.
List of contents
PREFACE INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 -- HOMELAND SECURITY CHAPTER 2 - THE WAR ON TERROR CHAPTER 3 --THE THREAT OF GLOBAL WARMING CHAPTER 4 -- HEALTH CARE AND HEALTH CARE REFORM CHAPTER 5 - ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION CHAPTER 6 -- TAXING AND SPENDING CHAPTER 7 -- SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE CHAPTER 8 -- RACE RELATIONS AND CIVIL RIGHTS CHAPTER 9 -- EDUCATION CHAPTER 10 -- ABORTION RIGHTS CHAPTER 11 -- GUN RIGHTS CHAPTER 12 -- GAY RIGHTS CHAPTER 13 -- CAPITAL PUNISHMENT CHAPTER 14 -- MONEY AND POLITICS CHAPTER 15 -- RELIGION AND POLITICS CHAPTER 16 -- SCIENCE AND POLITICS CHAPTER 17 -- THE DRUG WAR CHAPTER 18 --ENERGY USE AND ENERGY CONSERVATION CHAPTER 19 -- POVERTY AND SOCIAL WELFARE CHAPTER 20 -- NATIONAL DEFENSE CHAPTER 21 -- IRAQ CHAPTER 22 -- IRAN CHAPATER 23 -- CHINA CHAPTER 24 -- ISRAEL AND PALESTINE CHAPTER 25 -- GLOBALIZATION Bonus Issue -- DEALING WITH THE GREAT RECESSION
