Bøker av Marcus A. Stadelmann

Expand your political science knowledge with a book that explains concepts in a way anyone can understand!The global political climate is dynamic, at times even volatile. To understand this evolving landscape, it's important to learn more about how countries are governed. Political Science For Dummies explores the questions that political scientists examine, such as how our leaders make decisions, who shapes political policy, and why countries go to war. The book is the perfect course supplement for students taking college-level, introductory political science courses. Political Science For Dummies is a guide that makes political science concepts easier to grasp.* Get a better understanding of political ideologies, institutions, policies, processes, and behavior* Explore topics such as class, government, diplomacy, law, strategy, and war* Learn the specialized vocabulary within the field of political science* Help prepare for a range of careers, from policy analyst to legislative assistantPolitical science crosses into many other areas of study, such as sociology, economics, history, anthropology, international relations, law, statistics, and public policy. Those who want to understand the implications of changing political economies or how governing bodies work can look to Political Science For Dummies. It's the book thatcuts through the jargon as it focuses on issues that interest readers.

It's time for the ladies--the First Ladies, that is--to get their time in the spotlightWhat does a First Lady do? What makes a First Lady successful? If you've always wanted to know, this is the place to come to for the answers! This reference has the inside scoop on all the First Ladies, including Michelle Obama's campaigns for healthy eating and Jackie Kennedy's emphasis on art and culture. In First Ladies For Dummies, you'll find out how these women's values, initiatives, and style have influenced all our lives, and how they've become true role models for generations.With the detailed biographies and personal profiles in First Ladies For Dummies, you'll gain a well-rounded knowledge of the United States' 47 First Ladies. From Martha to Melania, from Jackie to Dr. Jill, and everyone in between, every First Lady has left her stamp on the White House, in the Rose Garden, and in history, and this book covers it all. It includes:* An historical context for a deeper understanding of the world these First Ladies lived in* Accounts of their childhoods and early lives to learn who these women were before they stepped foot in the White House* Each First Lady's interests and achievementsWhether you're a history fanatic or just curious about these highly accomplished women, you'll find lots of fun facts about them in First Ladies For Dummies. Pick up your copy to be in the know!