IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: Please select only one of the textbooks below for use in your workshop.
Comparative Government
Comparative Politics Today: A World View
9th Edition AP* Edition ©2009
Almond, et al.
- Covers Core Countries for AP* Curriculum
This AP* Edition includes the most up-to-date descriptions and analysis of the political systems within each of the countries that appear on the AP* Exam. - Comprehensive Coverage
In keeping with the emphasis on general theory in the AP* course, the early chapters set the stage for studying the subject by discussing a range of processes and structures for comparing political systems. - Current
Thematic chapters reflect the latest political events, data, and political theory, including more coverage of democratic representation, development and public policy, international and regional conflicts, and transnational issues. - Special AP* Supplements also available
AP* Instructor's Manual with Tests / AP* Test Generator / AP* Test Prep Workbook / AP* PowerPoint / AP* Digital Transparencies - Access to MyPoliSciKit™
You and your students will appreciate this electronic supplement that offers book-specific learning objectives, chapter summaries, flashcards, practice tests, and interactive activities to aid student learning and comprehension.
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Countries and Concepts: Politics, Geography, Culture
8th Edition AP* Edition ©2006
Roskin
- Covers Core Countries for AP* Curriculum
This AP* Edition covers the required countries and includes a correlation of textbook pages to topics covered by the AP* Comparative Government and Politics course. - Readable Narrative
Chapter-opening questions, running glossaries, and many examples make the material accessible for students. - Clear Organization
The coverage of each country progresses from history to institutions to political culture to patterns of interaction to political quarrels. The emphasis on political-geography fills in the gap for students who lack an adequate geography background. - Focus on Citizenship
Because citizenship is so important, the text has fundamental vocabulary and concepts to cover the historical, political, economic, geographical, and moral aspects of democracy. - Special AP* Supplements also available
AP* Instructor's Manual with Tests / AP* Test Generator / AP* Test Prep Workbook / Companion Web Site for the AP* Edition. - AP* Edition Companion Web Site
Provides students and teachers with interactive maps, study questions, chapter review tests, and a grade book that can track students' assignments and test results.
