Publisher's Synopsis
The text's highly lauded politics matters focus has been expanded to include new ways students can connect to their government - the news media and the Internet. Empahsizes public policy to show students the impact government has on their daily lives. New "Issues of the Times" feature presents articles about current issues from The New York Times. New "Get Connected" exercises asks students to investigate isseus on the Web. Other engaging features: "Making a Difference" boxes, "How You Can Make a Difference" boxes, and "Career Profiles."
