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Mack C. Shelley II is a professor of political science and statistics at Iowa State University, where he arrived in 1979. Currently chair of the department of political science, he conducts policy research in a number of areas funded by grants and contracts. From 1993 to 2002, he served as elected co-editor of Policy Studies Journal. In addition, Dr. Shelley has published numerous articles, books and monographs on public policy, including "The Permanent Majority: The Conservative Coalition in the United States Congress"; "Biotechnology and the Research Enterprise: A Guide to the Literature" (with William F. Woodman and Brian J. Reichel); "American Public Policy: The Contemporary Agenda" (with Steven G. Koven and Bert E. Swanson) and "Quality Research in Literacy and Science Education: International Perspectives and Gold Standards" (with Larry Yore and Brian Hand). He received his bachelor’s degree from American University in Washington, D.C., and both his master’s degree in economics and Ph.D. in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Steffen W. Schmidt is the Lucken Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Iowa State University. He has published 14 books and over 130 articles in scholarly journals and major newspapers. His numerous teaching honors include the Amoco Award for Lifetime Career Achievement in Teaching and Teacher of the Year. He is a pioneer in the use of web-based and real-time video courses, a founding member of the American Political Science Association's computers and multimedia section and a founding member of the USSTRATCOM academic alliance. Known as "Dr. Politics" for his extensive commentary on U.S. politics in both American and international media, he comments on CNN en Espanol and Univision as well as CTV Canada Cable TV. Dr. Schmidt grew up in Colombia, South America, and studied in Colombia, Switzerland, the United States and France. He received a B.A. from Rollins College and a Ph.D. in public law and government from Columbia University, New York. Dr. Schmidt is on Facebook (SteffenWSchmidt) and Twitter (DrPolitics).
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Book interesting but book cover ripped because of delivery.
1.0 out of 5 stars Author is Bias
This textbook claims to be objective, but it’s clearly politically biased. The authors consistently favor one side of the political spectrum while portraying the other in a negative light. Important issues like healthcare, immigration, and voting rights are presented through a partisan lens, with little effort to show balanced perspectives.Instead of teaching students how to think critically about government and politics, the book feels like it’s trying to push an agenda. A textbook should explain facts and encourage debate, not steer students toward one ideology. For anyone looking for a fair, balanced introduction to American politics, this book is disappointing and not worth relying on. Better said, save your money!
1.0 out of 5 stars Unapologetically Biased
The authors of this required textbook leave little to the imagination of where they fall on the political spectrum. It's a shame that today's students are denied balanced learning opportunities, but rather one-sided liberal rhetoric promoting division. If you're looking for a neutral explanation of how our government functions, you won't find it here. If you like your textbooks straight from the desk of MSNBC, this is your book!
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Mack C. Shelley II is a professor of political science and statistics at Iowa State University, where he arrived in 1979. Currently chair of the department of political science, he conducts policy research in a number of areas funded by grants and contracts. From 1993 to 2002, he served as elected co-editor of Policy Studies Journal. In addition, Dr. Shelley has published numerous articles, books and monographs on public policy, including "The Permanent Majority: The Conservative Coalition in the United States Congress"; "Biotechnology and the Research Enterprise: A Guide to the Literature" (with William F. Woodman and Brian J. Reichel); "American Public Policy: The Contemporary Agenda" (with Steven G. Koven and Bert E. Swanson) and "Quality Research in Literacy and Science Education: International Perspectives and Gold Standards" (with Larry Yore and Brian Hand). He received his bachelor’s degree from American University in Washington, D.C., and both his master’s degree in economics and Ph.D. in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Steffen W. Schmidt is the Lucken Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Iowa State University. He has published 14 books and over 130 articles in scholarly journals and major newspapers. His numerous teaching honors include the Amoco Award for Lifetime Career Achievement in Teaching and Teacher of the Year. He is a pioneer in the use of web-based and real-time video courses, a founding member of the American Political Science Association's computers and multimedia section and a founding member of the USSTRATCOM academic alliance. Known as "Dr. Politics" for his extensive commentary on U.S. politics in both American and international media, he comments on CNN en Espanol and Univision as well as CTV Canada Cable TV. Dr. Schmidt grew up in Colombia, South America, and studied in Colombia, Switzerland, the United States and France. He received a B.A. from Rollins College and a Ph.D. in public law and government from Columbia University, New York. Dr. Schmidt is on Facebook (SteffenWSchmidt) and Twitter (DrPolitics).
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great!
Works great!
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Condition
Came on time and looked exactly as it’s described
3.0 out of 5 stars Stuffed in mailbox
Book interesting but book cover ripped because of delivery.
1.0 out of 5 stars Author is Bias
This textbook claims to be objective, but it’s clearly politically biased. The authors consistently favor one side of the political spectrum while portraying the other in a negative light. Important issues like healthcare, immigration, and voting rights are presented through a partisan lens, with little effort to show balanced perspectives.Instead of teaching students how to think critically about government and politics, the book feels like it’s trying to push an agenda. A textbook should explain facts and encourage debate, not steer students toward one ideology. For anyone looking for a fair, balanced introduction to American politics, this book is disappointing and not worth relying on. Better said, save your money!
1.0 out of 5 stars Unapologetically Biased
The authors of this required textbook leave little to the imagination of where they fall on the political spectrum. It's a shame that today's students are denied balanced learning opportunities, but rather one-sided liberal rhetoric promoting division. If you're looking for a neutral explanation of how our government functions, you won't find it here. If you like your textbooks straight from the desk of MSNBC, this is your book!
5.0 out of 5 stars Came in handy
Useful & needed for college
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