Clued in to Politics is a collection of contemporary American government readings (more than half new to this edition) that uses proven pedagogy for modeling critical thinking. The editors write a contextual headnote��why we chose this piece��and then follow every reading with questions that employ the CLUES method: Consider the source, Lay out the argument, Uncover the evidence, Evaluate the conclusion, and Sort out the political implications. By consistently walking students through a process for close reading and analysis, students pick up the habit of critical thinking and internalize a process that moves them far beyond regurgitating information. The chapters line up with coverage in introductory American government texts.
NEW TO THIS EDITION:
�Fully updated with new readings, the fourth edition covers the latest developments, issues, and trends in American government and politics.
KEY FEATURES:
�Unique critical thinking approach: The book models analytic thinking and applies the CLUES method to help readers internalize a process for reading analytically.
�Currency: The book�s readings are up-to-date and relevant, with a student audience in mind with every selection.
�Breadth of Media Sources: One reading in every section is a classic, while the other readings are drawn from a variety of media, including books, newspapers, magazines, blogs, speeches, and letters.
