Magruder's American Government ©2009

Magruder's American Government, first published in 1917 and revised annually, is an enduring symbol of the author's faith in American ideas and American institutions. The life of Frank Abbot Magruder (1882-1949) was an outstanding example of Americanism at its very best. His career as a teacher, author, and tireless worker in civic and religious undertakings remains an inspiring memory to all who knew him.

William A. McClenaghan
Professor Emeritus Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon

William A. McClenaghan is a Professor Emeritus at Oregon State University, where he taught for 45 years. A student of Frank Magruder's, he began work on the book in the summers of 1946, 1947, and 1948. He assumed authorship in 1949 and updated the text yearly since that time, continuing the tradition of excellence and dedication to civic education begun by Frank Magruder almost 100 years ago.

Grant Wiggins, Ed.D.
President of Authentic Education Hopewell, New Jersey

Grant Wiggins is the President of Authentic Education in Hopewell, New Jersey. He earned his Ed.D. from Harvard University and his B. A. from St. John's College in Annapolis. Grant consults with schools, districts and state education departments on a variety of reform matters; organizes conferences and workshops; and develops print materials and Web resources on curricular change. He is the co-author, with Jay McTighe, of Understanding By Design and The Understanding By Design Handbook, the award-winning and highly successful materials on curriculum published by ASCD. His work has been supported by the Pew Charitable Trusts, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, and the National Science Foundation.

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