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What you should know about politics but don't, a nonpartisan guide to the issues that matter, Jessamyn Conrad ; with an new introduction by Naomi Wolf

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What you should know about politics but don't, a nonpartisan guide to the issues that matter, Jessamyn Conrad ; with an new introduction by Naomi Wolf

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

What you should know about politics but don't

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Jessamyn Conrad ; with an new introduction by Naomi Wolf

Sub title

a nonpartisan guide to the issues that matter

Summary

In a world of sound bites, deliberate misinformation, and a political scene colored by the blue versus red partisan divide, how does the average educated American find a reliable source that's free of political spin? What You Should Know About Politics... breaks it all down, issue by issue, explaining who stands for what, and why -- whether it's the economy, income inequality, Obamacare, foreign policy, education, immigration, or climate change. If you're a Democrat, a Republican, or somewhere in between, it's a way to brush up on a single topic or read through to get a deeper understanding of the often mucky world of American politics. This is a guide to understanding the background to the 2016 presidential election, but it also transcends the season. It's for anyone who wants to know more about the perennial issues that will continue to affect our everyday lives. The third edition includes an introduction by Naomi Wolf discussing the themes and issues that have come to the fore during the 2016 presidential cycle

Table Of Contents

An introduction to political affiliations -- Elections -- The economy -- Foreign policy -- The military -- Health care -- Energy -- The environment -- Civil liberties -- Culture wars -- Socioeconomic policy -- Homeland security -- Education -- Trade

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