Writing a Research Paper in Political Science breaks down the research paper into its constituent parts and shows students what they need to do at each stage to successfully complete each component until the paper is finished.

This fifth edition updates the book through to the end of the 113th Congress. Sinclair incorporates new examples and new case studies throughout, including the budget battles between President Obama and the House of Representatives and failed immigration reform bills.

Offers students practical solutions on how to cope with and adapt to the evolving media landscape. This book includes real-world case studies, important theoretical grounding, and a focus on understanding rather than resisting the customer's desire for choice.

Emphasizes the scope and power of administrative government, as well as how the legal system shapes administrative procedure and practice.

In this much-anticipated revision of their unique text, the editors bring together 15 top scholars to highlight the importance of both internal and external forces in foreign policy making.

Delves into one of the few competitive races of the 2012 election: the US Senate campaign in Montana

This collection of nonpartisan and thoroughly researched reports looks at 12 hot-button issues focused on urban politics and policy written by award-winning CQ Researcher journalists

Changing Climate Politics provides a comprehensive account of the current state of government action and political participation in the US on the issue of climate change.

Many actors-from the president and members of Congress to interest groups, NGOs, and the media-compete to shape U.S. foreign policy. This new fifth edition captures this strategic interplay using 15 recent real-world cases, of which four are brand new.