What you should know about politics but don't : a nonpartisan guide to the issues that matter

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Title:

What you should know about politics but don't : a nonpartisan guide to the issues that matter

Author:

Conrad, Jessamyn, author.

Wolf, Naomi, author of introduction.

Summary:

In a world of sound bites, deliberate misinformation, and a political scene 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 ... 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 a way 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 a guide to understanding the background to the 2016 presidential election, but it also transcends the season. It's for anyone who wants to know more about the perennial issues that will continue to affect our everyday lives. The third edition includes an introduction by Naomi Wolf discussing the themes and issues that have come to the fore during the 2016 presidential cycle.

Edition:

Third edition.

Contents:

An introduction to political affiliations -- Elections -- The economy -- Foreign policy -- The military -- Health care -- Energy -- The environment -- Civil liberties -- Culture wars -- Socioeconomic policy -- Homeland security -- Education -- Trade.

Physical Description:

xxi, 384 pages ; 23 cm

Subject Term:

Presidents -- Election -- 2016.

Geographic Term:

United States -- Politics and government -- 2009-2017.

Author(s):

Wolf, Naomi,

Publisher:

Arcade Publishing,

Publication Date:

2016

ISBN:

9781628726725

Publication Information:

New York : Arcade Publishing, [2016]

Call Number:

320.6 CONRAD

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"Engaging and inspiring . . . Reading this book should make you want to vote."--Barack Obama

Jobs, health care, energy, civil literties, and more more are on the ballot again. In a world of sound bites, deliberate misinformation, and a political scene 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. Table of Contents:

Introduction to the Third Edition, by Naomi Wolf
Preface
An Introduction to Political Affiliations
Elections
The Economy
Foreign Policy
The Military
Health Care
Energy
The Environment
Civil Liberties
Culture Wars
Socioeconomic Policy
Homeland Security
Education
Trade

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 perennial issues that will continue to affect our everyday lives. The third edition includes an introduction by Naomi Wolf discussing the themes and issues that have come to the fore during the present presidential cycle.

Author Notes

Jessamyn Conrad was raised in North Dakota and Minnesota. With degrees from Harvard and Cambridge Universities she is currently pursuing a doctorate at Columbia University. She lives in New York City.
Dr. Naomi Wolf, is a college professor, social critic, and political activist. She is the cofounder of the Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership and the American Freedom Campaign, as well as the democracy tech startup DailyClout.com. She is the author of eight international bestsellers, including The Beauty Myth and The End of America. She resides in New York City.

Naomi Wolf

Introduction to the Third Edition	p. vii
Preface	p. xv
An Introduction to Political Affiliations	p. xix
1 Elections	p. 1
2 The Economy	p. 34
3 Foreign Policy	p. 74
4 The Military	p. 118
5 Health Care	p. 142
6 Energy	p. 167
7 The Environment	p. 195
8 Civil Liberties	p. 219
9 Culture Wars	p. 255
10 Socioeconomic Policy	p. 277
11 Homeland Security	p. 308
12 Education	p. 328
13 Trade	p. 347
Acknowledgments	p. 371
Notes	p. 373