Moral Controversies in American Politics (9780765614216)

No area of public policymaking is more hotly debated than the use of government authority to enforce certain standards of behavior in areas of moral controversy. Now thoroughly revised and updated, this collection examines nine such policy areas - ranging from abortion and affirmative action to gay rights - including two new chapters on animal rights and hate crimes. In discussing each policy area the book examines relevant issues and arguments, as well as policy shifts over time. It considers the roles of key political and institutional actors in policymaking - including lobbies and interest groups, the bureaucracy, the president, Congress, the judiciary, and state and local authorities. Written in an accessible style that is sure to spark classroom discussion, each chapter of this new edition includes a list of relevant books, web sites, and videos for further research.

Product details

• Format Hardback | 336 pages
• Dimensions 157.48 x 227.58 x 21.59mm | 490g
• Publication date 31 Dec 2004
• Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Imprint ROUTLEDGE
• Publication City/Country London, United Kingdom
• Language English
• Edition New edition
• Edition Statement 3rd New edition
• Illustrations note tables, figures, index
• ISBN10 0765614219
• ISBN13 9780765614216

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