Battleground: Government and Politics [2 Volumes]: [2 Volumes]

Biographical Note:

Kathleen Uradnik is professor of political science at St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN, as well as a licensed attorney.

Lori A. Johnson is assistant professor of political science at Mercer University, Macon, GA.

Sara Hower is adjunct professor of political science at St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN.

Through a detailed exploration of the viewpoints involved, this balanced and incisive work promotes understanding of the most divisive issues in American government today.
Government and politics is an area in which there are no "right" answers, but much room for debate. Battleground: Government and Politics allows students and general readers alike to consider key political debates from all sides and to arrive at their own considered convictions, based on a firm understanding of the issues and points of view involved.

This two-volume work explores dozens of the most contentious issues in contemporary life, issues that impact how our government is run today and how it will be run in the future. Each topic is examined in a balanced way, providing not only an overview of the issues involved, but an objective assessment of the stance of all sides. Readers can use these entries as thorough and solid summaries of the most contentious controversies in contemporary society, or as starting points for more in-depth research into the debates.

• Includes many sidebars that highlight and elaborate on important aspects of the topic
• Provides a list of useful resources for further study with each entry

"This is a solidly written, editorially balanced, and well-researched set. Particularly appealing are the sidebar articles highlighting current events that pertain to the discussion at hand, such as the item on 'worm warfare' in the chapter on cyberterrorism. A solid choice for public and academic libraries."

Library Journal

"This is a terrific resource for all high school and college libraries as well as for public libraries serving students researching current affairs."

Booklist

Review Citations:

• Library Journal 12/01/2011 pg. 156 (EAN 9780313343131, Hardcover)
• Booklist 01/01/2012 pg. 64 (EAN 9780313343131, Hardcover)
• Reference and Research Bk News 12/01/2011 pg. 111 (EAN 9780313343131, Hardcover)