Explains what calories are, how they function, and how the human body uses them as a source of energy. Reveals why too many or too few calories cause health problems and offers tips on interpreting media in order to ensure one receives only the amount of calories one needs or desires.
Examines how and to what extent mass media influences the political process, providing an in-depth analysis of media content and describing significant advances in the study of media effects on social values and public policy.
Presents varying perspectives on the issue of election reform in the United States, discussing voting rights laws, campaign contributions, and the regulation of television advertisements and campaign coverage, and including a look at the future of American democracy.
why governing demands it and campaigning undermines it
Gutmann, Amy
2012
Political thinkers Amy Gutmann and Dennis Thompson connect the rejection of compromise to the domination of campaigning over governing in American democracy today and propose changes in our political institutions, processes, and mindsets that would encourage a better balance between campaigning and governing.
An exploration of the election of President Barack Obama that discusses his life and political career and also addresses the civil rights movement as well as race relations in the United States.
The author chronicles 300 years of political wrongdoings, corruption, immoral behavior, and scandals including Watergate and Whitewater, Iran-Contra, and Monica Lewinsky.
After finding out there has never been a female U.S. president, Grace decides to run in her school's mock election, where she learns about the American electoral system and sets out to be the best person for the job even though her opponent, Thomas, seems to be winning all the boys' votes.
The English Roses intervene when Grace, acting as manager for Nicole's class president campaign, lets her competitive streak overwhelm her common sense, as well as Nicole's leadership qualities.
Best friends Katie and Suzanne are both nominated for mayor of the fourth grade, and Suzanne wants to win so much that she starts spreading mean rumors, while Katie gets an inside look at the Cherrydale mayoral race.
Presents an examination of the American political system, answering questions about the different levels of government, campaigns, media, ideology, institutions, legislation, and key issues and conflicts in U.S. history.
