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About America: The Constitution of the United States of America With Explanatory Notes
This publication includes the complete text of the U.S. Constitution, as well an updated introduction and explanatory notes by J.W. Peltason, author of Understanding the Constitution and Government by the People.
Basic Readings in U.S. Democracy
Presents court decisions, legislative acts, and presidential decrees that form the bedrock of American democracy, as well as letters, essays, speeches, and poems that chart the country's search for itself as a democratic society.
Democracy Papers
A series of 12 essays on democracy-building, edited by Melvin Urofsky, a professor of constitutional law at Virginia Commonwealth University and the editor of the USIA publication "Basic Readings in U.S. Democracy."
Duty to the Future: Free Iraqis Plan for a New Iraq
Features interviews with Iraqi professionals who participated in working groups to examine a number of critical issues, including democratic institutions in Iraq, a modern economy, key infrastructure needs, and humanitarian aid.
The Human Toll of Terrorism
Presents stories of individuals and groups of people murdered by terrorists around the world in recent years, and of those who survived to tell us of their lives.
If You Want to Study in the United States
An update and revision of the popular series of booklets for students considering higher education in the United States.
Iraq: A Population Silenced
Focuses on human rights abuses that have occurred in Iraq since Saddam Hussein assumed power in 1979.
Iraq: From Fear to Freedom
Illuminates the threats posed to the peace and security of the world by Saddam Hussein's Iraq.
Iraq's Voices for Freedom
Features the words of Iraqi-born professionals speaking about the brutality of Saddam Hussein's regime and their hopes for Iraq's future.
Muslim Life in America
A collection of stories, profiles, graphics, and more than 80 photographs that show Muslims living as part of mainstream American life.
A Responsible Press Office: An Insiders Guide
A how-to publication for government leaders and public information officials who want to create an effective mechanism of communication between the media and the government.
Principles of Democracy
A series of one-page primers that explain fundamental principles that contribute to making a democratic government work effectively.
Rights of the People: Individual Freedom and the Bill of Rights
A history of American law and justice, written by Constitutional historian Melvin Urofsky.
Transparency in Government
Discusses the importance of opening government deliberations and rule-making processes to the public and of making government documents available to concerned citizens.
An Unfettered Press
A publication on the media in America: constitutional protections, right-to-know laws, editing and managing newspapers, radio and television broadcasting, electronic newspapers, and libel law.
U.S. Elections 2004
This publication is a non-partisan guide intended to help international audiences understand the upcoming U.S. presidential and congressional elections of 2004.
What Is Democracy?
Highlights such aspects of democratic society as rights of the individual, the rule of law, elections, the democratic culture and government, and politics, economics, and pluralism.
What Is a Market Economy?
Explains why modern private enterprise and entrepreneurial spirit, coupled with political democracy, offer the best prospect for preserving freedom and providing the widest avenues for economic growth and prosperity for all.
Writers on America
Presents 15 essays by a diverse group of contemporary American writers, poets, essayists, and intellectuals, on how being an American has affected their decision to write and what they have written during successful careers.
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