United States Government

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Paul S. Boyer ... [et al

Widely admired for its outstanding scholarship and engaging narrative, The Enduring Vision integrates political, social, and cultural history within a clear chronological framework. It was the first U.S. history textbook to incorporate sustained attention to cultural history, the West, and the environment. The Fifth Edition maintains these strengths as well as the book's distinctive focus on the enduring vision of the American people, "the determination to live up to the values that give meaning to America." - Back cover.

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Mitchell B. Lerner

"Drawing upon a wealth of new sources, including recently released phone conversations, these authors shine a bright and probing light on LBJ's beleaguered White House tenure. Collectively, they reinforce the image of Johnson as a highly complex president whose very real achievements have been overshadowed by character flaws and events well beyond his control."--BOOK JACKET.

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Herbert Y. Schandler

This book examines the events that led up to the day--March 31, 1968--when Lyndon Johnson dramatically renounced any attempt to be reelected president of the United States. It offers one of the best descriptions of U.S. policy surrounding the Tet offensive of that fateful March--a historic turning point in the war in Vietnam that led directly to the end of American military intervention.

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Thomas Patterson, Gary Halter

Patterson's The American Democracy has long been a best seller for AP US Government classes due to its insightful, readable, and balanced portrayal of the American political system. The 10th edition continues this tradition of excellence while introducing a new emphasis on political thinking at a time when hyper-partisanship is the order of the day and unbiased political information is often drowned out by other sources. This text aims to help you learn how to think about politics. By introducing you to the tools that political scientists use, you will work through the process of forming a knowledgeable view about a political issue. This text will help you learn how to think politically by providing you with analytical tools that can sharpen your understanding of American politics. The tools are derived from political science -- the systematic study of government and politics. - Publisher.