
What You Should Know About Politics . . . But Don't, Fourth Edition
A Nonpartisan Guide to the Issues That Matter
Arcade · Print & ebook · January 21, 2020
What You Should Know About Politics . . .
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- Who it’s for
- A nonpartisan, issue-by-issue guide to the questions that keep shaping American politics.
- Themes
- American politics, Public policy issues, The 2020 presidential election
- Genres
- Civics, Elections & Campaigns, American Government
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But Don’t breaks it all down, issue by issue, explaining who stands for what, and why—whether it’s the economy, income inequality, Obamacare, foreign policy, education, immigration, or climate change. If you’re a Democrat, a Republican, or somewhere in between, it’s the perfect book to brush up on a single topic or read through to get a deeper understanding of the often murky world of American politics. This is an essential volume for understanding the background to the 2020 presidential election. But it is also a book that transcends the season. It’s truly for anyone who wants to know more about the perennial issues that will continue to affect our everyday lives. The fourth edition includes an introduction by Martin Garbus discussing the themes and issues that have come to the fore during the present presidential cycle.
Beyond the Sound Bites
A nonpartisan, issue-by-issue guide to the questions that keep shaping American politics.
Come here for
- A clearer look at who stands for what—and why
- Room to explore one issue or read for the wider picture
Expect
- Coverage spanning the economy, health care, education, immigration, and climate change
- A guide that reaches beyond one election cycle
Where it sits
| Civics | 36% |
|---|---|
| American Government | 30% |
| Elections & Campaigns | 27% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Civics
- Elections & Campaigns
- Political Parties
- Nationalism & Patriotism
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- The Presidency & Executive
- Conservatism & Liberalism
- Political Activism
- Political Commentary
- Authors
- Jessamyn Conrad
- Publisher
- Arcade
- Published
- January 21, 2020
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- American politics · Public policy issues · The 2020 presidential election
- Reading lane
- Civics