{"product_id":"by-the-people-debating-american-government-9780195383331","title":"By the People: Debating American Government","description":"\u003cp\u003eENGAGE. THINK. DEBATE.  Challenge your students to ENGAGE in the conversation and process; THINK about the ideas  history  structure  and function; and DEBATE the merits of American government and politics in the 21st century.  In a storytelling approach that weaves contemporary examples together with historical context  By the People: Debating American Government explores the themes and ideas that drive the great debates in American government and politics. It introduces students to big questions like Who governs? How does our system of government work? What does government do? and Who are we? By challenging students with these questions  the text gets them to think about  engage with  and debate the merits of U.S. government and politics.  ENGAGE   \"By the Numbers\" boxes containing fun facts help frame the quizzical reality of American politics and government   \"Comparing Nations\" boxes discuss how other nations operate their courts  legislatures  media  and elections and help students understand what is vital and distinctive about the U.S.   \"See For Yourself\" features enable students to connect with the click of a smart phone to videos and other interactive online content  THINK   Chapter Two introduces students to seven key American ideas  which are revisited throughout the text   \"The Bottom Line\" summaries conclude each chapter section  underscoring the most important aspects of the discussion  DEBATE   \"What Do You Think?\" boxes encourage students to use their critical-thinking skills and debate issues in American government   Four major themes  in the form of questions to spark debate  are presented to students in Chapter One and appear throughout the text  ENSURING STUDENT SUCCESS We offer qualified adopters a comprehensive ancillary package:  Dashboard  Online homework made easy! Tired of learning management systems that promise the world but are too difficult to use? Oxford offers you Dashboard  a simply  nationally hosted  online learning course--including study  review  interactive  and assessment materials--in an easy-to-use system that requires less than fifteen minutes to master. Assignment and assessment results flow into a straightforward  color-coded gradebook  allowing you a clear view into your students progress. The system works on every major platform and device  including mobile devices.  Only $5 with the price of a new book! Also available for sale on its own. Contact your local OUP representative to order By the People  the Access Code Card for Dashboard.  Companion Website at www.oup.com\/us\/morone  For instructors  this site includes the teaching tools described below. For students  it offers a number of study tools including learning objectives  key-concept summaries  quizzes and essay questions  web activities  and web links.  Instructors Resource Manual with Test Bank  Computerized Test Bank: Using the test authoring and management tool Diploma  this computerized test bank is designed for both novice and advanced users.  PowerPoint-based Slides: Each chapters slide deck includes a succinct chapter outline and incorporates relevant chapter graphics. Available on the Instructors Resource CD and as a download online.  Instructors Resource CD: This includes the Instructors Resource Manual with Tests  the Computerized Test Bank  the PowerPoint-based slides  and the graphics from the text.  Now Playing: Learning American Government Through Film: This concise print supplement provides a variety of suggested films that illustrate concepts covered in the text. It is available in both a student and an instructor version and can be packaged with By The People for free.  CNN Video Guide  Course Cartridges  Packaging Options  Adopters of By The People can package any Oxford University Press book with the text for a 20% savings off the total package price. See our many trade and scholarly offerings at www.oup.com\/us  then contact your local OUP sales representative to request a package ISBN. In addition  any title from the Very Short Introduction Series  a collection of brief books offering succinct introductions to a variety of topics  can be packaged for FREE.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45953186398261,"sku":"ByrdShop_0195383338","price":145.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780195383331.jpg?v=1788181136","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/by-the-people-debating-american-government-9780195383331","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}