SHOWS STUDENTS HOW POLITICS REALLY WORKS AND WHY IT MATTERS

New "How It Works" chapter openers feature hot-button political issues and pose the kinds of questions students might ask. New "Why Should I Care?" sections help students recognise the impact of politics on their own lives. "How It Works/How It Works in Practice" graphics, redesigned for greater clarity, highlight key political processes and structures, and build graphical literacy.

MOTIVATES READING AND STUDENT SUCCESS WITH COMPELLING FEATURES

American Politics Today is engaging, lively and inspiring. New "Take a Stand" features draw on politicians' statements to present contemporary issues in a pro/con debate. New "What Do the Numbers Say?" features develop quantitative reasoning skills by engaging students in data analysis. New "Did You Know?" features give students tidbits of information that may induce questions, anger and may even cause students to get involved. New quotations from political figures show students that politics can be funny and poignant.

ENHANCED STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES

The Fifth Edition chapter goals are tied even more closely to the learning objectives. This thoughtful integration is reflected in the book's accompanying media package: New InQuizitive course organised around chapter goals, updated InQuizitive skill-building module, free coursepack, end-of-chapter review questions and an enhanced Norton Ebook.