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The second edition of this much-admired book offers an accessible and coherent selection of readings illustrating for students the depth and contours of how American politics has developed over time. Grounded in foundational debates, classic political science scholarship, and the best contemporary analysis of American political development, this reader invites students to probe the historical dynamics that brought the United States to where it is today and how those dynamics are likely to affect its future course. This well-designed and up-to-date reader is an invitation to instructors to draw your students into a deeper conversation on the key themes and topics in each section of your course. The second edition features: Revised introductions and selections 33 new readings Expanded sections on civil rights and civil liberties. Jillson and Robertson have carefully edited each selection to ensure readability and fidelity to the original arguments. Their insightful editorial introductions frame the context in which these topics are studied and understood. Several key pedagogical tools help students along the way: An introductory essay provides an overview of American political development and current examples of why history matters Chapter introductions to provide necessary context situating the readings in broader debates Head notes at the start of each reading to contextualize that selection Questions for Discussion at the end of each chapter, prompting students to draw out the implications and connections across readings Further Reading lists at the end of each chapter to guide student research The broad readings in this volume take seriously the effort to present materials that help students

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A Yankee Book Peddler UK Core Title for 2011 Reviews of the First Edition: 'She interlaces her critical chapters with useful tips and how to guidance...The appendices offer invaluable practical information on the layout of playgrounds, safety guidelines and international standards...The style is attractively jargon-free, and the book will be of interest to anyone who is concerned about the well-being of children. It is so readable that it was sneaked away by a number of non-designers in my household...Designing for play may be a serious business. Reading about play in this book is fun, as it should be.' Times Educational Supplement ( TES book of the week, 4th May 2001) 'This is a delightful book that is full of knowledge, information and philosophical musing. A clever book, interesting to read and its breadth gives it an excitement that makes it stand out...highly recommended for practitioners, students and lecturers.' Australian Early Childhood Association 'Urban design is linked with urban quality and built environment. This is a new stimulant on the planning of playplaces in the city. An interesting analysis.' Built Environment 'For anyone who works in the field of play, this book is a delight. Hendricks writes not from a lofty and out of touch adult viewpoint but from an experientially grounded child-centred perspective and consequently there is a challenge to all of us on every other page to see life - and playgrounds in particular - through a child's eye...This is a fine and timely book and one I warmly recommend.' Local Government Studies

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Barbara E. Hendricks, Play Environment Designer, currently owns and operates her own design firm and serves as a consultant to several international companies which manufacture play items.

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