For courses in American Government and Texas Politics. This balanced and exceedingly readable text uses Harold Laswell's classic definition of politics--"Who gets what, when, and how"--as a framework for presenting a clear, concise, and stimulating introduction to the American political system. Updated with discussions of recent events in our ...
For courses in State and Local Government and Urban Politics. This best-seller stands apart from other state and local politics texts because of its comparative approach, thorough explanation, concern with policy, and ability to stimulate student interest. It focuses on the sources and nature of conflict in states and communities, along with the ...
For undergraduate-level courses in Public Policy. Understanding Public Policy is not only an introduction to the study of public policy, but also an introduction to the models that political scientists use to describe and explain political life. This market-leading introduction to public policy is designed to provide undergraduate and graduate ...
A study of American government. In this eleventh edition, Thomas Dye again presents an unrepentant elitist approach to American democracy, contending that it is the elites, and not the masses, that govern the country. While the theme of the text may be uncommon, Dye provides a solid introduction to American government and politics through ...
For either the second term of an introductory statistics course or for an advanced course in applied regression analysis for students in all disciplines, especially those in business. This very applied text focuses on building linear statistical models and developing skills for implementing regression analysis in real-life situations. It includes ...
"Power and Society" introduces of each of the social sciences and demonstrates how the various disciplines differ in their focus and methods, while maintaining the central integrative theme of power. The interdisciplinary viewpoint illustrates the nature and uses of power in society. "Power and Society" will stimulate your interest in the social ...
After 30 years in print, The Irony of Democracy still offers the most fresh, clear-sighted approach to American government of any text. In this millennial edition, the authors again present an unrepentant elitist approach to American democracy, contending that it is the elites, not the masses, that govern our country. This text is appropriate for ...
This work provides students with an introduction to the social sciences. Using power as an integrating theme, the author introduces students to the central concepts in anthropology, sociology, economics, psychology, political science and history. In his exploration of the nature and uses of power in society, Thomas R. Dye immerses readers in some ...
For all freshman/sophomore-level courses in American Government.Politics in America uses Harold Laswell's classic definition of politics--"Who gets what, when, and how"--as a framework for presenting a clear, concise, and stimulating introduction to the American political system. Focusing on the millennial election year, Dye's lively and absorbing ...
For courses in Leadership and the Presidency in departments of political science. Arguing that the power in America is concentrated in large institutions--this book studies the people at the top of these institutions--who they are, how much power they wield, and how they came to power. A best-seller in leadership courses and introduction to ...
With a focus on competition for resources, this balanced, but provocative text uses Harold Laswell's classic definition of politics-"Who gets what, when, and how"-as a framework for presenting a clear, cohesive and stimulating introduction to the American political system. Thomas Dye, along with new co-author Bartholomew Sparrow, has written a ...
For all freshman/sophomore-level courses in American Government.Politics in America uses Harold Laswell's classic definition of politics--"Who gets what, when, and how"--as a framework for presenting a clear, concise, and stimulating introduction to the American political system. Focusing on the millennial election year, Dye's lively and absorbing ...
For all freshman/sophomore-level courses in American Government.Politics in America uses Harold Laswell's classic definition of politics--"Who gets what, when, and how"--as a framework for presenting a clear, concise, and stimulating introduction to the American political system. Focusing on the millennial election year, Dye's lively and absorbing ...
For courses in Introduction to Political Science, Leadership, Political Sociology, and Power in Organizations in departments of political science, sociology, business, and management. Arguing that the power in America is concentrated in large institutions--this book studies the people at the top of these institutions--who they are, how much power ...
In this eye-opening work, Dye explodes the myth that public policy reoresents the "demands of the people" and that the making of public policy flows upward from the masses. In reality, Dye Argues, public policy in America, as in all nations, reflects the values, interests and preferences of a governing elite. "Top Down Policymaking" is a close ...
For courses in American Government and Texas Politics. This balanced and exceedingly readable text uses Harold Laswell's classic definition of politics--"Who gets what, when, and how"--as a framework for presenting a clear, concise, and stimulating introduction to the American political system. Updated with discussions of recent events in our ...
A comprehensive, yet engaging introduction to the institutions, processes, and people of Florida politics. Written by the best-selling state and local author, Tom Dye, who brings the same level of scholarship and currency to coverage of Florida Government.
For courses in introductory American Government.This text uses Harold Laswell's classic definition of politics--"Who gets what, when and how"--as a framework for presenting a clear, concise, and stimulating introduction to the American political system. Completely up-to-date, with results and analysis from Election 2000, this lively and absorbing ...
For courses in State and Local Government and Urban Politics. This best-seller stands apart from other politics texts by its comparative approach, patient explanation, concern with policy, and ability to stimulate student interest. It focuses on the sources and nature of conflict in states and communities, along with the structures and processes ...
For courses in American Government. This balanced and exceedingly readable text uses Harold Laswell's classic definition of politics--"Who gets what, when, and how"--as a framework for presenting a clear, concise, and stimulating introduction to the American political system. Updated with discussions of recent events in our country, well-known ...
Politics in America uses Harold Laswell's classic definition of politics: who gets what, when and how as a framework for presenting a clear, concise, and stimulation introduction to the American political system. Designed to prepare students for the millennial election year. Dye's lively and absorbing narrative examines the struggle for power the ...
Designed as a basic text for an introductory, interdisciplinary social science course. This text introduces students to central concepts in anthropology, sociology, economics, psychology, political science, and history. The text focuses these perspectives on a central integrative theme and interdisciplinary viewpoint-the nature and uses of power ...
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