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Disagreeing agreeably : issue debates with a primer on political disagreement
Title
Disagreeing agreeably : issue debates with a primer on political disagreement / Glen Smith.
ISBN
0429277059
1000019985
1000020096
1000020207
9780429277054
9781000019988
9781000020090
9781000020205
9780367228262
9780367228279
Publication
New York, NY ; Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2020.
Physical Description
1 online resource
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Summary
This book facilitates civil discussion of controversial political issues. Unique to this book is a section that explains how to discuss politics without feeling angry or hostile toward people who hold different beliefs. In addition, the book provides concise and accessible debates of contemporary policy issues including gun control, immigration, the Electoral College, voting, and affirmative action. For each topic, readers are shown that opposing arguments are based on values and concerns that are widely shared by most people regardless of their political leanings. Perfect for students, professors, and citizens alike, this book promotes civility without shying away from controversy.
Variant and related titles
Taylor & Francis. EBA 2024-2025.
Other formats
Print version: Smith, Glen (Professor of political science) Disagreeing agreeably New York, NY ; Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2020.
Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
October 04, 2024
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
An introduction to political hostility
Where opinions come from
How we think and reason about politics
Consider the source : news media and political hostility
How to engage in civil discussions about politics
Should Medicare be expanded to cover all Americans?
Should college tuition be free for all Americans?
Should Congress increase funding for the military?
Should the federal government legalize marijuana?
Should universities encourage affirmative action policies?
Should illegal immigrants be granted work visas?
Should students be allowed to carry guns on college campuses?
Should Congress have term limits?
Should U.S. Supreme Court justices be elected?
Should voting be mandatory in national elections?
Should a national popular vote replace the electoral college?
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