The Founding Fathers who drafted the United States Constitution in 1787 distrusted political parties popular democracy centralized government & a strong executive office Yet the country's national politics have historically included all those features In American Political History A Very Short Introduction Donald Critchlow takes on this contradiction between original theory & actual practice This brief accessible book explores the nature of the two-party system key turning points in American political history representative presidential & congressional elections struggles to expand the electorate & critical social protest & third-party movements The volume emphasizes the continuity of a liberal tradition challenged by partisan divide war & periodic economic turmoil American Political History A Very Short Introduction explores the emergence of a democratic political culture within a republican form of government showing the mobilization & extension of the mass electorate over the lifespan of the country In a nation characterized by great racial ethnic & religious diversity American democracy has proven extraordinarily durable Individual parties have risen & fallen but the dominance of the two-party system persists Fierce debates over the meaning of the US Constitution have created profound divisions within the parties & among voters but a belief in the importance of constitutional order persists among political leaders & voters Americans have been deeply divided about the extent of federal power slavery the meaning of citizenship immigration policy civil rights & a range of economic financial & social policies New immigrants racial minorities & women have joined the electorate & the debates But American political history with its deep social divisions bellicose rhetoric & antagonistic partisanship provides valuable lessons about the meaning & viability of democracy in the early 21st century ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

Now in its ninth edition this popular introduction tackles the most recent trends in American politics & society through explanation analyses & interpretations of government processes adding valuable context for students by considering these procedures & developments from an international perspective Fully updated to take account of the many recent developments in American politics & society exploring developments characterized by the deepest ideological divisions in recent memory Features new chapters on the performance of the Obama presidency & the polarization of American politics Focuses on the divisive ideological climate that now dominates American politics & which was exemplified by the bitter & polarized 2016 presidential election campaign Benefits from a student-friendly style & design with numerous illustrations & a range of helpful pedagogical features including chronologies biographies & definition boxes highlighting key concepts & controversial issues Offers thought-provoking insights into the social background to contemporary politics in America while fully embracing the latest developments & considering these from a non-US perspective ...

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Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Bret Easton Ellis& disturbing novel is brought to the screen by Mary Harron In 1987 twentysomething Wall Street broker Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale) seems to have it all he is handsome successful & engaged to the beautiful Evelyn (Reese Witherspoon) However Patrick is also engaged in an affair with Courtney Rawlinson (Samantha Mathis)
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- & at night indulges in a confused orgy of drugs pornography prostitution & murder fantasies When Patrick is outshone by a rival at a board meeting he takes out his frustration by knifing a man sleeping rough in the street This sparks off a descent into violence & madness with Patrick embarking on a bloody & random killing spree

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale) is a young handsome Harvard educated Wall Street success seemingly perfect with his stunning fiancee (Reese Witherspoon) & entourage of high-powered friends But his circle of friends doesn&t know the other Patrick Bateman the one who lusts for more than status & material things ; ; With a detective (Willem Dafoe) hot on his trail & temptation everywhere Patrick Bateman can&t fight his terrible urges that take him on the pursuit of woman greed & the ultimate crime murder! ; ; Based on the controversial book by Bret Easton Ellis American Psycho is an amoral thriller that sets forth a vision that is both terrifying & chilling ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play A Girl&s Gotta Do What A Girl&s Gotta Do Set nearly 15 years after the events of & American Psycho& this is the story of a college freshman & Patrick Bateman survivor (Kunis) who becomes a teaching assistant to a professor just as she begins to develop her own murderous obsessions ...

Bret Easton Ellis&s American Psycho is a cult classic adapted into a film starring Christian Bale Patrick Bateman is twenty-six & works on Wall Street; he is handsome sophisticated charming & intelligent He is also a psychopath Taking us to a head-on collision with America’s greatest dream – & its worst nightmare – American Psycho is a bleak bitter black comedy about a world we all recognize but do not wish to confront American Psycho is one of the most controversial & talked-about novels of all time
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This clear readable introductory text for undergraduate & graduate Education Law courses or modules offers a practical guide to everyday problems such as student expression discipline religion curriculum social media privacy charter schools discrimination special education & more Features include distinctions among school district state & federal law; the Facts & Find research method; the Cascade approach to the American legal system; lobbying advice; & the new federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) the replacement to No Child Left Behind Written by the ex-Counsel to the New York City Board of Education & a graduate of Columbia University Law School American Public Education Law Primer is more than an academic text presenting the real world of Education Law to benefit professionals parents & the general public ...