The updated The Challenge of Politics: An Introduction to Political Science 6th Edition, (PDF) allows you to see how the subfields of political science converge around a set of fundamental questions, such as “Can we bring political wisdom to bear on judgments about public issues and politics?” “Can we as students
Leadership and School Quality (PDF) is the 12th in a series on theory and research dedicated to advancing our understanding of schools through empirical study and theoretical analysis. Hence, the chapters include analyses that investigate relationships between school organizations and leadership behaviors that have an impact on school and teacher
The Writer’s Response: A Reading-Based Approach to Writing 6th edition (PDF) teaches college students not only the basics of paragraph and essay writing—coherence, unity, and support—but also the basics of academic writing, making it a complete source for undergraduate and graduate students preparing for higher-level work. Through a variety of
Shapiro/Greenlaw’s Principles of Economics (PDF) covers the scope and sequence for a 2-semester principles of economics course. The textbook also includes many current examples, including; the controversy among economists over the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), discussions on the great recession, the recent government shutdown, and the appointment of the United
Wight’s Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design 7th edition (PDF) uses the theory of reinforced concrete design to teach students the basic artistic and scientific principles of civil engineering. The textbook takes a topic often introduced at the advanced level and makes it accessible to all audiences by building a foundation