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    What You Should Know About Politics . . . But Don't: A Nonpartisan Guide to the Issues That Matter
    What You Should Know About Politics . . . But Don't: A Nonpartisan Guide to the Issues That Matter
    What You Should Know About Politics . . . But Don't: A Nonpartisan Guide to the Issues That Matter
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    What You Should Know About Politics . . . But Don't: A Nonpartisan Guide to the Issues That Matter

    Written by Jessamyn Conrad

    Narrated by Teri Schnaubelt

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    In a world of sound bites, deliberate misinformation, and a political scene that is colored by the blue versus red partisan divide. How does the average educated American find a reliable source that's free of political spin? What You Should Know About Politics . . . But Don't breaks it all down, issue by issue, explaining who stands for what, and why-whether it's the economy, income inequality, Obamacare, foreign policy, education, immigration, or climate change. If you're a Democrat, a Republican, or somewhere in between, it's the perfect book to brush up on a single topic or read through to get a deeper understanding of the often mucky world of American politics.

    This is an essential volume for understanding the background to the 2016 presidential election. But it is also a book that transcends the season. It's truly for anyone who wants to know more about the issues, which are perennial issues that will continue to affect our everyday lives.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateAug 31, 2018
    ISBN9781977387011

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    • 5/5
      Very helpful. Well structured. A wide view perspective of American politics that is already benefiting me as I read contemporary news stories.
    • 4/5
      As someone who has never been very interested in politics and therefore has very little knowledge, this book has been immensely informative. I do not appreciate the subjective spin that the media puts on every subject so I went in search of some kind of reference that could state the facts without personal feelings. The only problem I have with this book is that at least one date is incorrect (Columbine school shooting occurred in 1999 not 2003), therefore I wonder if there are any other inaccuracies. I have not taken the time or effort to fact check, however. Overall, I enjoyed this book and am working my way through it now for a second time due to the immense amount of information provided.
    • 5/5
      This handy book is laid out so that it's easy to follow. Topics are divided by chapters: Elections, The Economy, Foreign Policy, The Military, Health Care, Energy, The Environment, Civil Liberties, Culture Wars, Socioeconomic Policy, Homeland Security, Education, and Trade. Each chapter begins with a bulleted list of major points, next comes the background to current debates, and then current debates follow with a more in-depth discussion. Both sides of each issue are laid out. Time and again the reader sees "opponents" and "advocates" as each side is presented in a no-nonsense style of writing. Results of polls and majority of opinions are incorporated where applicable and overall trends are examined.This is a useful guide to be used and referred to often. I recommend it.