The author argues that we are failing to prepare today's young people to be responsible American citizens--to the detriment of their life prospects and those of liberty in the United States of the future. He identifies the problems--the declines in civic purpose and patriotism, crises of faith, cynicism, self-absorption, ignorance, indifference to the common good--and shows that our disregard of civic and moral virtue as an educational priority is...

"In a rigorous critique of public opinion polling in the United States, George F. Bishop makes the case that a lot of what passes as 'public opinion' in mass media today is an illusion, an artifact of measurement created by vague or misleading survey questions presented to respondents who typically construct their opinions on the spot. Using evidence from a wide variety of data sources, Bishop shows that widespread public ignorance and poorly informed...

While once a dormant issue in Thailand, the inability to gain citizenship has developed into a problem that affects over 400,000 people in its low-income mountain regions. Recognizing citizenship among a nation is a basic human right, however the people of the mountain region - referred to as "Hill Tribes" - are facing a crisis that has led to the growth of trafficking of woman and children. In A Right to Belong, various Hill Tribe individuals discuss...

"The worst thing in politics is to be right and to lose. This how-to guide will give citizens who are fighting to designate a local historic district the political know-how to win the support of fellow residents and city hall. Everything is here: learning to think politically, mastering the political process; planning and strategy; campaign organizing and leadership; framing a practical vision; anticipating and handling the opposition; conducting...

"Discusses different aspects of government, how it works, civic duties, and the people's role in government."--

"Each year, millions of people become American citizens at birth. Thousands more are naturalized as adults. Becoming an American Citizen explains how these processes work."--Publisher's website.

"This timely, highly readable edited collection undertakes an interdisciplinary analysis of the innovative ways in which both the political process and the entertainment industry appeal to voters under the age of 30 and how the intended audience receives these endeavors. Along the way, contributors shed light on the state of the modern American political system and its relationship to entertainment and popular culture. By integrating academic investigations...

The English second edition of Citizenship Study Guide provides all that you need to know to succeed on your U.S. Citizenship Test and Interview. This condensed learning tool was designed by a teacher of the U.S. Naturalization process with more than 30 years' experience. This guide assists future Citizenship Test-takers to memorize the civic concepts of the United States through repetition and visualization. The end of the book presents a series...

The digital edition of the leading independent series includes the complete testable materials from Life in the United Kingdom: A guide for new residents, the official Home Office materials. Passing the Life in the UK test is a compulsory requirement for anyone wanting to live permanently in Britain or become a British citizen. This practical study guide makes preparing for the test a lot easier. The new edition includes completely revised practice...

Dr. Gaines Bradford Jackson is a recognized successful College instructor in Chemistry and Mathematics after thirty-five years of continuous service at Rose State College in Midwest City, Oklahoma and an accomplished author. He is a man on a mission to let people know that the "Far Left" agenda being supported by the Democratic Political Party in the continental United States of America is utter poison for the American democracy way of life. Please...