UID:
almahu_9949384529702882
Format:
1 online resource
ISBN:
9780429277054
,
0429277059
,
9781000019988
,
1000019985
,
9781000020090
,
1000020096
,
9781000020205
,
1000020207
Content:
This book facilitates civil discussion of controversial political issues. Unique to this book is a section that explains how to discuss politics without feeling angry or hostile toward people who hold different beliefs. In addition, the book provides concise and accessible debates of contemporary policy issues including gun control, immigration, the Electoral College, voting, and affirmative action. For each topic, readers are shown that opposing arguments are based on values and concerns that are widely shared by most people regardless of their political leanings. Perfect for students, professors, and citizens alike, this book promotes civility without shying away from controversy.
Note:
An introduction to political hostility -- Where opinions come from -- How we think and reason about politics -- Consider the source : news media and political hostility -- How to engage in civil discussions about politics -- Should Medicare be expanded to cover all Americans? -- Should college tuition be free for all Americans? -- Should Congress increase funding for the military? -- Should the federal government legalize marijuana? -- Should universities encourage affirmative action policies? -- Should illegal immigrants be granted work visas? -- Should students be allowed to carry guns on college campuses? -- Should Congress have term limits? -- Should U.S. Supreme Court justices be elected? -- Should voting be mandatory in national elections? -- Should a national popular vote replace the electoral college?
Additional Edition:
Print version: Smith, Glen (Professor of political science) Disagreeing agreeably New York, NY ; Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2020. ISBN 9780367228262
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
DOI:
10.4324/9780429277054
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780429277054
