Civic Science

The global political climate is dynamic, at times even volatile. To understand this evolving landscape, it's important to learn more about how countries are governed. Political Science for Dummies explores the questions that political scientists examine, such as how our leaders make decisions, who shapes political policy, and why countries go to war. The book is the perfect course supplement for students taking college-level introductory political-science courses.  

The Civic Brand: The Power & Responsibility of Place is a bold and practical book that challenges conventional thinking about city-building, tourism, economic development, and community engagement. Author Ryan Short introduces a new framework for shaping more resilient, equitable, and loveable places that is rooted in identity, values, and a triple bottom line.

Why do some leaders maintain their power through every crisis while others fall at the first sign of conflict? In The Art of War, Niccolò Machiavelli reveals that the secret to lasting success lies in the cultivation of a disciplined citizenry. Structured as a dialogue between a seasoned commander and young aristocrats, this work critiques the reliance on mercenaries and advocates for a return to the strategic ideals of Rome. Unlike The Prince, this text focuses on the practical and philosophical organization required for a society to survive and thrive.

The election of Donald Trump is a dangerous escalation in a world of cascading crises. Trump's vision - a radical deregulation of the US economy in the interest of corporations, an all-out war on "radical Islamic terrorism", and sweeping aside climate science to unleash a domestic fossil fuel frenzy - will generate wave after wave of crises and shocks to the economy, to national security, to the environment.

Conquer the Social Studies Content Knowledge 5081 Exam is a comprehensive study guide designed for individuals preparing for social studies teacher certification assessments. The book provides broad coverage of major historical periods, political systems, economic principles, geographic concepts, and behavioral science topics commonly associated with secondary social studies instruction. The guide begins with world history, tracing developments from early human societies through ancient civilizations, classical cultures, medieval societies, the Renaissance, industrialization, global ...

Conquer the Social Studies Content and Interpretation 5086 Exam is a comprehensive study guide covering the major content areas commonly associated with secondary social studies instruction. This volume provides focused coverage of United States history, world history, government, civics, economics, geography, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and related social science disciplines. The guide begins with the development of civilizations, the growth of political institutions, and the major events that shaped the United States and the wider world. Coverage includes Indigenous societies, ...

A Finnish journalist, now a naturalized American citizen, asks Americans to draw on elements of the Nordic way of life to nurture a fairer, happier, more secure, and less stressful society for themselves and their children. Moving to America in 2008, Finnish journalist Anu Partanen quickly went...

First published in 1971, Rules for Radicals is Saul Alinsky's impassioned counsel to young radicals on how to effect constructive social change and know "the difference between being a realistic radical and being a rhetorical one."

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Originally published in 2014, this updated edition of The Revolt of the Public includes an extensive analysis of Donald Trump's improbable rise to the presidency and the electoral triumphs of Brexit and concludes with a speculative look forward, pondering whether the current elite class can bring about a reformation of the democratic process and whether new organizing principles, adapted to a digital world, can arise out of the present political turbulence.

Over the last several decades, Americans have become increasingly aware that the people of this nation no longer determine its destiny, despite the intentions our founding fathers made clear in our founding documents. The two-party system has become a weapon used by those in power to maintain the dysfunctional status quo in Washington and on Wall Street. This system has revealed itself to be steeped in corruption, covert agendas, and a fast-evolving surveillance state.

The Drift Condition follows a collection of very nearly ordinary people living in a world that has an unfortunate habit of coming loose at the metaphysical seams. Luck—normally a polite, unobtrusive force—has developed a wobble. Civic systems misbehave like bored deities. And somewhere beneath everything, the machinery that keeps reality pointing mostly in the right direction has begun to rattle like an ageing boiler with Opinions.

In this pathbreaking book, Jonathan Rauch reaches back to the parallel 18th-century developments of liberal democracy and science to explain what he calls the “Constitution of Knowledge” - our social system for turning disagreement into truth. By explicating the Constitution of Knowledge and probing the war on reality, Rauch arms defenders of truth with a clearer understanding of what they must protect, why they must do - and how they can do it.

To become a US citizen, you must meet the following requirements: You must be 18 years of age or older. You must have authorization to live and work in the US on a permanent basis (informally known as a green card) for at least five years (or three years, if married to a United States citizen). You must have continuous residence in the US for at least five years (or three years, if married to a United States citizen) and be physically present in the US for at least half that time.

How Election Fraud Is Rampant, and How to Stop It before It Kills America. Stealing Your Vote tells the story of corruption within the Democratic Party—but also reveals the cowardice throughout the Republican Party, as fat and happy politicians from both parties desperately worked to protect the status quo. Bobb also tells the story of a handful of brave patriots who tried, and continue trying, to find out just what happened in 2020.

You are no doubt a busy individual with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to study in preparation for the uscis civic exam. However, the truth is that the US Citizenship test is a challenging test. It is normal to have some anxiety about taking this test. Thorough preparation cannot be overlooked. That is why the author James Goldsmith developed the US Citizenship Test Study Guide! It contains hundreds of practice questions and reviews all essential concepts found on the exam from all categories of the exam.

Generations of Americans have regarded schools as essential for developing the knowledge and civic values necessary for sustaining democracy. Yet, as Matthew D. Nelsen argues in The Color of Civics, traditional approaches to civic education are not living up to their promise for many students, particularly students of color from disadvantaged communities. Drawing on lessons from students and teachers in Chicago, The Color of Civics reimagines the democratic purpose of civic education.

In politics, when reason and emotion collide, emotion invariably wins. In this landmark book, scientist and psychologist Drew Westen shows how electorates vote not with their heads but with their hearts, and how the marketplace that matters most is the marketplace of emotion - filled with values, images, analogies, moral sentiments, and moving oratory.

The Founders' Speech to a Nation in Crisis has quickly become the #1 National Bestseller on America’s founding principles. The passion of the reviewers captures the heartfelt response to this one-of-a-kind tapestry of the faith, genius and character that made America great in the first place. The relevance of the Founders' words—as revealed in this meticulously crafted work—is a clarion call to defend our God-given rights that will both stun listeners and leave them celebrating America.

Understanding the United States Constitution: A Guide to America’s Most Important Document and Its Amendments The United States Constitution is more than parchment and ink, it’s the foundation of American democracy and the blueprint for our freedoms. Yet for many people, it can feel distant, complicated, or locked away in legal jargon. Understanding the United States Constitution brings this vital document to life, offering an engaging, easy-to-read guide that feels like a civics class for adults—without the homework. From the Bill of Rights to the most recent amendments, this book ...