{"product_id":"what-you-should-know-about-politics-but-dont-a-nonpartisan-guide-to-the-issues-that-matter-paperback","title":"What You Should Know about Politics . . . But Don't: A Nonpartisan Guide to the Issues That Matter - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJessamyn Conrad\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNaomi Wolf\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Engaging and inspiring . . . Reading this book should make you want to vote.\"--Barack Obama\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJobs, health care, energy, civil literties, and more more are on the ballot again. In a world of sound bites, deliberate misinformation, and a political scene colored by the blue versus red partisan divide, how does the average educated American find a reliable source that's free of political spin? \u003ci\u003eWhat You Should Know About Politics . . . But Don't\u003c\/i\u003e breaks it all down, issue by issue, explaining who stands for what, and why--whether it's the economy, income inequality, Obamacare, foreign policy, education, immigration, or climate change. If you're a Democrat, a Republican, or somewhere in between, it's the perfect book to brush up on a single topic or read through to get a deeper understanding of the often mucky world of American politics. Table of Contents: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIntroduction to the 3d Edition, by Naomi Wolf\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eAn Introduction to Political Affiliations\u003cbr\u003eElections\u003cbr\u003eThe Economy\u003cbr\u003eForeign Policy\u003cbr\u003eThe Military\u003cbr\u003eHealth Care\u003cbr\u003eEnergy\u003cbr\u003eThe Environment\u003cbr\u003eCivil Liberties\u003cbr\u003eCulture Wars\u003cbr\u003eSocioeconomic Policy\u003cbr\u003eHomeland Security\u003cbr\u003eEducation\u003cbr\u003eTrade \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is an essential volume for understanding the background to the 2016 presidential election. But it is also a book that transcends the season. It's truly for anyone who wants to know more about the perennial issues that will continue to affect our everyday lives. The 3rd edition includes an introduction by Naomi Wolf discussing the themes and issues that have come to the fore during the present presidential cycle.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJessamyn Conrad\u003c\/b\u003e was raised in North Dakota and Minnesota. With degrees from Harvard and Cambridge Universities, she is currently pursuing a doctorate at Columbia University. She lives in New York City. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Naomi Wolf\u003c\/b\u003e, a graduate of Yale University, a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford, and recipient of a D Phil from Oxford University in Victorian Studies, was a consultant to Al Gore during his presidential campaign, on women's issues and social policy. A professor, journalist, social critic, and political activist, she is the co-founder of the Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership, the American Freedom campaign, and the civic technology startup, DailyClout.com. She is the author of the international bestsellers \u003ci\u003eThe Beauty Myth\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe End of America\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as six other bestsellers. Her work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe Times of London\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHuffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHarper's Bazaar\u003c\/i\u003e. She has appeared on \u003ci\u003eLarry King Live\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMeet the Press\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Joyce Behar Show\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Colbert Report\u003c\/i\u003e. She resides in New York City.\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 408\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.9 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 17, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760294854944,"sku":"9781628726725","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/85b9ed57e8e7b5d21480304656ca6ee8.webp?v=1780176746","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/what-you-should-know-about-politics-but-dont-a-nonpartisan-guide-to-the-issues-that-matter-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}