OpenStax American Government 3e Audiobook/Audio Textbook
The OpenStax American Government 3e Audiobook unlocks a deeper understanding of U.S. politics and civic life. Audileo, a technology partner of OpenStax, has produced this complete, professionally narrated audio textbook. This lets you fit course learning into your busy schedule. Whether you want to review the basic principles of institutional design, catch up on complex political debates, or understand the detailed coverage of American government’s political structures, this audiobook improves your study process. Use your commute time, exercise routine, or household chores as valuable learning opportunities. Ensure you are well-prepared to succeed in your course and as an active citizen.
- Audiobook duration: 32 hrs
- Last updated: December 2024
- Textbook Publisher: OpenStax
- Audiobook Publisher: Audileo
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This third edition of the OpenStax American Government textbook is carefully organized to create a clear and engaging flow through the subject. It begins with the basic principles of institutional design from the nation’s founding and moves to modern political participation and the current political structures that influence American governance. The authors and project faculty added more examples and detailed accounts that reflect the varied experiences of communities across the United States. This revision effectively addresses the negative aspects of American history and current politics, while also showing the progress made in overcoming these issues. It provides instructors with valuable material to encourage meaningful classroom discussions and promote civic engagement. The main goal is to help students go beyond just understanding concepts to actively using them in their future courses, careers, and as informed, engaged citizens.
This is an audio adaptation of the American Government 3e textbook by OpenStax. You can access the textbook as a PDF for free at openstax.org. Minor editorial changes were made to the audio version to ensure a better listening experience.
Textbook authors: Glen Krutz, Sylvie Waskiewicz
The OpenStax American Government 3e PDF textbook is available here.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The textbook authors are Glen Krutz and Sylvie Waskiewicz.
You can download the OpenStax American Government 3e PDF for free from the official OpenStax website. OpenStax is a nonprofit organization that offers its digital textbooks at no cost.
Yes, the Audileo American Government 3e Audiobook is an almost exact replica of the OpenStax American Government 3e textbook. Minor editorial changes were made for a better listening experience. The audiobook contains the same chapters as the textbook and gets updated regularly.
OpenStax offers a complete set of resources for teachers, including test banks, lecture slides, and instructor manuals. You need to be a verified instructor to access these materials. You can create an account and request verification on the OpenStax website.
Unfortunately, not at this time.
Where to Find Student Solutions:
Solutions for your textbook are usually in the “Answer Key” section at the back of the book or on the “Student Resources” tab for your specific book on openstax.org. Remember, not all textbooks have a solutions manual.
Instructor Solutions Manuals:
The Instructor Solutions Manual is a restricted resource and is not available to students, self-learners, or tutors. Only instructors can access these materials. However, your instructor may share these solutions with you so you can check your work.
Yes, you can borrow the audio version of American Government 3e on Libby/OverDrive and Hoopla, if your local library offers it. All you need is a valid library card. They may also have a physical copy if you prefer that.
More info about citation/attribution here: https://help.openstax.org/s/article/Citing-OpenStax-texts
OpenStax is the publisher for American Government 2e and 3e. OpenStax is an educational technology project by Rice University.
About Audileo
Audileo is recognized as a premier, dedicated provider of high-quality audio textbooks, meticulously serving the rigorous needs of college and university students across the globe. We hold the distinct honor of being an official OpenStax technology partner, a collaboration that underpins our entire operation. This essential partnership allows us to convert OpenStax’s exceptional, peer-reviewed content into a professionally narrated, high-fidelity audio format. Our commitment to quality ensures that the rich, foundational resources, already available to students as free PDFs and web versions, can now be seamlessly experienced through listening. This delivery method is specifically calibrated to offer both maximum convenience and unwavering academic rigor. We understand that success in demanding college courses requires deep comprehension, and our audiobooks provide that vital reinforcement, ensuring complex topics are mastered, whether you are reviewing chapters or preparing for major examinations.
About OpenStax
OpenStax is a nonprofit educational initiative founded at Rice University, dedicated to expanding access to high-quality education for all learners. The OpenStax textbooks are the most widely used open educational resources (OER) textbooks in the world. OpenStax publishes free, high-quality, peer-reviewed, open licensed textbooks that are used by millions of high school, college, and university students and educators in over 150 countries. Their mission is to improve student learning outcomes and reduce the cost of education by providing reliable, accessible, and adaptable learning resources.
Founded on the belief that educational opportunities should be available to everyone, OpenStax partners with educators, subject experts, and institutions to create resources that meet the highest academic standards. In addition to textbooks, OpenStax offers supplemental tools like instructor materials, learning technology integrations, and now audiobooks, ensuring that college and university students of all learning styles and abilities have the support they need to succeed. OpenStax has chosen Audileo™ as the official Technology Partner to deliver its textbook content in audiobook format.