4.0

Martin Bookbinder

Economics - Passaic County Community College

4.0
Quality
3.8
Difficulty
80%
Would Retake
145
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Quality
3.8
Difficulty
3.9
Helpful
4.1
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80%

Would Retake

145

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What Students Say

Bookbinder upon my worst enemy

EC101 - 1.0 rating

Worst economics class ever

EC102 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

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Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

68%

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EC101
Feb 20, 2003

No Comments

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EC101
Feb 20, 2003

No Comments

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EC10102
Feb 20, 2003

Witty, intellectually stimulating and great sense of humor! Thanks!

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EC10103
Feb 24, 2003

No Comments

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EC101
Mar 6, 2003

No Comments

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ECONOMICS
Sep 5, 2003

Goofy

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EC101
Sep 19, 2003

Brush up on your essay skills, you'll need it. He gives you the material to study, but it's a lot. He's funny, but that's not going to help you on the exam.

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POLITSCI
Oct 4, 2003

prof bookbinder is fun. his tests are easy. he doesnt let the class get bored.he is like a news channel because he is up-to-date on all current events. an asset to PCCC. u go prof!

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ECON101
Nov 10, 2003

Had him for Economics & U.S. History back in 91 & 92. Extremely knowledgeable of both these subjects. Great impersonations of FDR & LBJ. Gave a thorough study guide with no surprises on exams. Only beef: Why a Washington Redskins fan???

5.0
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EC101
Jul 6, 2004

good teacher, hard to follow sometimes, gives you all terms on test, be sure to look at what he gives you in the begining of class.

5.0
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POLITSCI
Sep 6, 2004

The man is a political animal, if you don't know anything about government you will by the end of his class. I wish there were more professors like him. If you want to know anything about the government, the god father I II II and the sopranos he's the ma

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PL101
Sep 16, 2004

I had him for Political Science and I thought he was brilliant! I've never met anyone with such a vast understanding and love of politics (and also the ability to make it interesting). In my opinion, he's one of the PCCC greats.

4.0
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POLITSCI
Nov 15, 2004

fun teacher

5.0
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ECONOMICS
Dec 20, 2004

best thing that happened to PCCC.he is not that easy but just pay attention and he is cool..

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ECONOMICS
Grade: A+
Aug 31, 2005

talks about sports too much.

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POL101
Oct 11, 2005

He is hard to follow. When you ask for help, he never gets back to you. He never returns any emails or phone calls. He's never in his office. He's impossible to get a hold of. I'm taking political science with prof. Torres. He is a much better professor. If you don't follow political science well, DON'T take Bookbinder!

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HONORSECONOMIC
Oct 20, 2005

Dr. Bookbinder is a great instructor and quite amusing in class!

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POLISCI
Oct 28, 2005

This guy rocks. Tests are tough. I love it when he gets mad about stuff that is wrong in the world. He makes political jokes and is hilarious. Yeah he talks about sports alot but I hate sports, and I don't mind. He usually ties it into the lecture to help you understand politics better. Anytime there is disagreement he looks up the correct answer on the internet. I wish i was in his class right now, give this guy a raise please, we need more teachers like this... there he is now I'm gonna go shake his hand

2.0
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POLSCIENCE
Feb 9, 2006

bush advocate lol...didnt like him too miuch!! very hard to follow...

5.0
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POLITICALSCIEN
May 1, 2006

I now go to william paterson but I did enjoy his class at passaic county. Knows his stuff, and made people laugh. He though he is a diehard republican he still repsects other people's point of view. Does his best to answer questions.

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ECONO1
Nov 4, 2006

He is a tough prof. he starts his classes talking too much ,the tests are extremely hard , no multiple choice , he wants you to write a whole essay about everysingle question , never satisfy whith answers or projects , i mean for the class level , he can not expect too much.

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PS101
Jan 19, 2007

Professor Bookbinder is a nice guy and I like him as a person. However he was not the best teacher. His tests had questions on it that we never went over. He talked too fast and it was difficult to take notes. Getting a straight A must be an impossibility in his class. I worked my butt off for an A-

5.0
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PLWAC
Feb 5, 2007

Very interesting, learned a lot--helps me at Montclair. Other students also enjoyed it; very helpful. Every thing is spelled out.

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PLA1
Apr 25, 2007

bookbinder was absolutly a horrible teacher. he has no sense of teaching. he doesnt know how 2 teach and i was failing. he never shows up to class and he never is there for a test. i dropped the class and he asked me if i was retaking it and i said no im transfering to a 4 yr school and he said well ur not ready for a 4 yr school..DO NOT TAKE HIM!!

5.0
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POLIT101
Apr 30, 2007

The best teacher I've ever had. Learned a lot. Take him.

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PL101
May 8, 2007

Even though i did hot do much work, I really enjoyed Dr. B. It's a very tough class--do the work and come to class. This is is college.

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PS101
May 23, 2007

No Comments

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POLIT101
May 31, 2007

This was a great instructor, very good information. one of the best. I wish i could take him again

5.0
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MACRO101
Jun 4, 2007

Dr. Bookbinder made a hard boring subject eassy to understand. very good job.

5.0
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PL101
Jun 7, 2007

As a visiting student from RU, I was very impressed with his knowledge and teaching skills. Always summarizes pros and cons. Take him.

5.0
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PL102
Jul 2, 2007

Dr. B was my teacher over 20 years ago, and he had a great influence on my life. I'm very grateful to him for all his help.

4.0
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ECON102
Sep 11, 2007

very good teacher

5.0
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POL01
Sep 17, 2007

This is one of the best classes if you come to class and read; everything is spelled out; interesting, fun;the class is encouraged to participate. Now I vote abd watch the news

5.0
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EC101
Oct 9, 2007

The best professor ever!!! It was a real pleasure to be his student; I've learnt a lot on his classes

5.0
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POL101
Oct 17, 2007

This guy is the best teacher ever. He relates well to all of us; makes learning fun. Do the work, stop complaining and come to class with the cell off

5.0
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POLI101
Nov 1, 2007

He is agreat motivator and really knows politics. He wants us to read, vote and take part in the discusions. Take him. I hope I get a good grade.

5.0
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PLOA1
Nov 9, 2007

As a police officer and Iraqi War veteran, it's good to have a fair teacher who is pro cop and pro military. He always summarizes the pros and cons. He welcomeas all views.

5.0
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PLO101
Dec 19, 2007

A great learning experience. Dr B is one of the best; makes politics intersting

5.0
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PL100
Dec 24, 2007

I learned because he makes us work; he is very positice and motovational to the class. Take him you'll know the subject

4.0
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POLIT01
Jan 15, 2008

Prof. Bookbinder is ok. Kind of funny but his class is boring.

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EC101
Feb 9, 2008

He taught me in an ITV course for an entire semestor and I only met him once!! I surfed the web literally every second of his class (except when i took tests) memorise his study guides and you'll pass. He's cool i guess a little****at times...but cool.

5.0
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POLIT101
Feb 19, 2008

This class and teacher is totally awsonme even though I got a C

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PL101
Feb 29, 2008

Tough teacher; makes you write and wants you to learn. Take him

5.0
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PL101
May 7, 2008

Great teacher; Dr. B makes you write and think; great class discussions. good review.Take him.

5.0
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PL101
Jun 9, 2008

I learned a lot; very intersesting and informative; the class discussions are lively

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ECO101
Jul 10, 2008

He is completely worthless. He is unorganized and won't help you. You are better off taking a course taught by a monkey.

5.0
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EC101
Jul 21, 2008

Students who complain don't do the work. I think Dr. Bookbinder is very good and a fair grader.

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POL101
Jul 23, 2008

Those few students who did not like his class are the same ones who don't open the book and miss class They should not even be in college. Prof B is one of the best ever

5.0
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POL101
Jul 23, 2008

Those few students who did not like his class are the same ones who don't open the book and miss class They should not even be in college. Prof B is one of the best ever

5.0
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PL101
Jul 28, 2008

Dr. B got me to join PTK> I got a scholarship to WPC thanks to him

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ECO102
Jul 30, 2008

As an RN, I came to PCCC to take microecon for a graduate degree. Dr. Bookbinder was the instructor; he is intersting, informed and a true intellectual; he's as good as any 4 year instructor. This was a great learning experience even though many of my classmates are not ready for college.

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PS101
Aug 26, 2008

This is my third time rating Bookbinder;my other ratings were removed for unknown reasons.His lectures are extremely disorganized.He basically teaches from Wikipedia and Google.I am an adult student with an A average who received A's on all my tests and papers in this class.And yet I feel like I didn't learn anything useful from this professor.HOW?

4.0
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EC1012
Sep 24, 2008

Took EC101 and EC102 over the summer. Class was very interesting. If you didn't pass the class you obviously didn't study. You basically know the topics and possible questions for all your tests on the 1st day of class! As long as you study the study guides give this class should be easy...!

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POL101
Oct 2, 2008

His class = Fox News. He knows NOTHING about current events, and preaches republican talking points the whole class. I learned nothing from the class, other than the fact that he can't teach to save his life.

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PH101
Oct 5, 2008

He was okay. Not my favorite teacher. Very serious but could get a chuckle out of me once in a while.

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PL101
Oct 7, 2008

I learned a lot in his class. Mr. Bookbinder is one of the best at PCCC

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PL101
Oct 8, 2008

Dr. Bookbinder makes you work. Everything is organized.The discussions are fun if you do the readings. I'd like to take him again

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EC101
Oct 10, 2008

I took macro as a free elective because of Dr. Bookbinder's excellent reputation; he is great. The best part is the discussions on economic issues.

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EC101
Oct 22, 2008

funny guy..take this prof. you'll have fun..u cant possible fail his class..

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POL101
Oct 26, 2008

GREAT COVERAGE OF THE ELECTION. I'm really into it. This course is fun like the videos.

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PL101
Nov 8, 2008

This guy is cool. Take him.

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PLS101
Nov 12, 2008

Compared to Rutgers and Bergen, the instructors at PCCC are great. Dr. Bookbinder is one of the best. I enjoyed his class.

4.0
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PL101
Dec 17, 2008

Tough but fair. You really learn in this class, which I enjoyed even though I have no interst in politics.

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PL101
Jan 31, 2009

Dr. Bookbinder is this conservative, wise older man with a good sense of humor. He is not an Einstein, but a Bookbinder, lol (that is a joke, even though he is as brilliant if not more than Einstein). His name sounds Jewish (and maybe it is), but he is Catholic. My kind of professor!

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EC102
Feb 4, 2009

Prof Bookbinder is a great guy. He really seems to care for his students and their education. He has a good sense of humor and keeps you laughing throughout class. But as far as teaching, he is not the greatest proffesor. I had him for economics 1&2, and all we heard was political science talk.

5.0
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POLI101
Feb 17, 2009

A great class; all students are encouraged to take part; Dr. Bookbinder says all opinions count; great information; for an old dude as he says he has more energy than his students. Take Him!!

5.0
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PL101
Feb 19, 2009

Prof. Bookbinder wants his students to learn and that's why he makes us write essays no cell phones. Students who complain are lazy and think they should get an A. Take him

5.0
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MACRO101
Feb 25, 2009

Dr. Bookbinder wss my poli sci teacher last year, too. No mystery answer the outlines and you'll do well. He wants you to succed and he is a great teacher.

5.0
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PL101
Feb 27, 2009

This guy is awsome. He's very smart. One of the best. You will learn, Come to class on time. All professors should be like Dr. B.

5.0
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PL101
Mar 18, 2009

This class is fun; Dr. Bookbinder wants you to think and learn. I love the speeches he plays from u tube.

5.0
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EC101
Apr 3, 2009

HARD! Too many grafs and formulas. I learned a lot; pay attention and be a good writer

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PL101
May 6, 2009

Unclear and taking notes is impossible since he never sticks to one. All the learning I got was from the study guide and wikipedia.

5.0
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PL101
May 6, 2009

Tough but fair; everyhing is told to us and you learn in this class

5.0
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PL101
May 8, 2009

Dr. B always presents the pro and cons; he's very smart and cares about the students except the lazy late ones who don't care. You have to earn your grade and nothing he says is free No text meesage or cells.

5.0
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PL101
Jun 4, 2009

Totally awsome.

5.0
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PL101
Jun 10, 2009

Come to class prepared to write with no cell or texting. Very tough teahcer

5.0
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PL101
Jul 1, 2009

Make sure you want to work before you take this class. If you do, you'll pass. Make sure you know how to write

4.0
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POL101
Jul 23, 2009

Nice guy with a great sense of humor, but...HIS TESTS ARE IMPOSSIBLE! DO NOT TAKE HIM IF YOU WANT AN A. If you work hard, you could "maybe" finish with a B. Maybe. This guy's tests are suicide!

5.0
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ECO102
Jul 30, 2009

Microeconomics is tough. Nobody gets an A unless he does the work. Dr. Bookbinder is not intersted in excuses, but he is too hard on us; he thinks we're at Yale. I still like him and the class; he wants you to pass.

5.0
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PL101
Aug 6, 2009

If you want to learn take his class, if you want an easy A, don't bother. The class is hard but study the guides and you will be fine. No cell phones and be sure to write in complete sentences.

5.0
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PL101
Oct 29, 2009

I'm now at WPC and I'm glad Dr Bookbinder was my teacher; he taught good study habits, and he is demanding which helps here. A lot of PCCC instructors are good, too. WPC is too big.

4.0
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EC101
Nov 1, 2009

Prof. Bookbinder is a good profesor but his tests are hard. He knows a lot about economics and politics, and he tries to transmit his knowledge to his students. He is also very strict.

5.0
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PL101
Nov 4, 2009

This class is challenging. Pof. Bookbinder encourages us to voice our opinions; he loves it when students disagee as long as the have their facts.

5.0
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COLLE100
Feb 16, 2010

Dr. Bookbinder was helpful in my registering for the semester. I liked the class

5.0
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PL101
Apr 10, 2010

A very good class; it's no mystery. Work on the outlines, and know how to write. I learned in pl 101.

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PL101
Jul 28, 2010

Pay attention and listen and you won't need to buy the book. The discussions are great. Take this class.

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EC102
Oct 6, 2010

Prof. Bookbinder is not helpful what so ever. He never has time to stop and answer students questions. Really wish I could have taken this class with another professor!

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EC101
Oct 18, 2010

I took his class in the Summer, and I found him not very helfull. I had to withdrawal from his class.

5.0
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EC102
Nov 9, 2010

While the material is hard, he explains everything and always reviews the lessons. I wish I could take Mr. Bookbinder again.

5.0
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EC102
Dec 21, 2010

Tough but fair, you will work in this class.

5.0
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EC01
Jan 8, 2011

I had Bookbinder for Economics 1&2 and his class was by far one of the most interesting classes I've taken. He keeps you interested and the work is just the right amount. Make sure you read though or you ultimately will fail.

5.0
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PL104
Mar 29, 2011

The material in the law class is very hard with readings and papers. I still liked it and felt challenged. Take Prof. Bookbinder

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POLIT01
Mar 31, 2011

Prof.Bookbinder knows the material very well.He is very fair.If you truly want to learn i advise you to take him .I loved him B.Barrett

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EC101
May 9, 2011

You must have fast note-taking. He knows his stuff, and is pretty good. The biggest problem for me was his grading. He grades based on only 3 tests (including the final and midterm) and a paper. If you can't do any of these I suggest dropping the class ASAP.

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EC101
May 9, 2011

FAST NOTE TAKING BECAUSE HE TALKS FAST AND HIS CLASS IS QUICK. HE KNOWS HIS STUFF AND ONLY GRADES BASED ON 3 TESTS AND A PAPER.STUDY ALOT FOR THE TESTS AND DO THE PAPER AND YOU'LL PASS WITHOUT A DOUBT.

5.0
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POL101
May 10, 2011

I totally enjoyed this class but I had to work hard. He is demanding and hates excuses. Be prepared to write. The class is fun and relaxed, too.

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EC101
Aug 25, 2011

This professor is hilarious, but you need to be able to take notes very fast some kind of short-hand skills will be very useful or get a voice recording because he talks fast.The class is not hard but you need to pay attention to what he talks concerning politics cause you will find those questions on the exam and they ARE NOT on the book.

4.0
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EC101
Aug 25, 2011

This professor is hilarious, but you need to be able to take notes very fast some kind of short-hand skills will be very useful or get a voice recording because he talks fast.The class is not hard but you need to pay attention to what he talks concerning politics cause you will find those questions on the exam and they ARE NOT on the book.

5.0
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PL101
Nov 8, 2011

Great class and a lot of fun. I learned. Take Dr. B.

5.0
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EC102
Nov 11, 2011

Great prof. Works you to the bone but gives you all the material necessary. Brush up on your writing skills before taking his class. You'll need it!!

5.0
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PL101
Dec 13, 2011

What can I say? Intersting, demanding. I enjoyed the use of the computer for reviews; great discussions on touchy topics. Even thoug it is a free elective for me, take the class.

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PL101
Mar 27, 2012

He never misses a class. Dr. Bookbinder is a class act; he tells you what to expect on the 3 tests. The class is good for non majors. Great class discussions.

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ECM01
Nov 15, 2012

great professor , his never absent for any class and is not a boring class. exams are specific material to study, so there's no way one could fail

5.0
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POL101
Dec 4, 2012

very fair class; good discussions on the election

3.0
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EC101
May 13, 2013

Had interesting discussions in class but his tests are very broad. He gives you review sheets but there is still a lot of stuff that is in the test that is not on the review nor the book so be very attentive in class. Personally did NOT like his way of teaching.

1.0
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EC102
Nov 6, 2013

horrible teacher

5.0
3.0
PL101
Nov 13, 2013

Very exiting class. I like echo 360 for review.

5.0
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PL101
Mar 4, 2014

Politics is not fun, but this professor brings it out as fun. Mr. Bookbinder is demanding and a motivator.

3.0
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EC101
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Apr 21, 2014

I don't know how he got so many good reviews he's horrible and mean and not easy at all

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PL101
Grade: B
Aug 11, 2014

Very good class.

2.0
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EC102W01
Sep 24, 2014

Horrible teacher spends half his time Wikipedia rather than the actual book if anyone would take him they should switch to another professor immediately.

4.0
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POLSCIENCE
Oct 7, 2014

Take this course; you will learn big time.

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PL101
Nov 11, 2014

I really enjoyed the class; one of the best instructors. Dr. B. is a motivator and a gentleman.

5.0
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PL101
Jan 14, 2015

One of the best. Take him, but pay attention and do the work. very challenging. Don't miss class and leave your cell phones off.

4.0
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INTROTOLAW
May 15, 2015

I LOVED his Intro to law class. He's entertaining. His tests are easy & his paper is easy too (Everyone is in college so everyone should be able to write a decent college paper with citations & all). He does not give any notes so jot down what he mentions and go back and be familiar with the material. AND study!!!

4.0
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PL101
Jun 17, 2015

A class act. Just pay attention. I learned a lot and really enjoyed the class. Very good discussions.

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PL101
Grade: B-
Jun 24, 2015

Prof. Bookbinder cares about the students even the late comers and the ones that do little work. He is easy to talk to. He knows his stuff. Don't miss class unless you want to view the tapes.

5.0
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ECON1
Grade: A+
Aug 1, 2015

He's a good teacher just show that you care just a little. He's a very smart man if I ever own a big company I would hire that man in a heart beat to handle the financials. His test are easy he spoon feeds you the answers from the study guid Best teacher

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EC101
Aug 11, 2015

I would not wish having a class with Prof. Bookbinder upon my worst enemy. His is hard to understand when he is constantly chewing on his gum and complaining about cell phones. He uses wikipedia as a source and rarely answers student's questions. I would have rather taught myself economics, than sit through his class.

5.0
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EC102
Grade: B+
Aug 15, 2015

One of the best teachers around. Explains everything and answers all questions. I learned a lot.

5.0
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EC102
Grade: B
Aug 18, 2015

I took 3 classes with him and I got B grades. If you want a good grade, work for it. You have to earn the grade. I liked Mr. Bookbinder"s classes.

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PL101
Grade: B+
Oct 7, 2015

A lot of facts are covered. it's very interesting. Tests are fair because all the essays are given in the study guides. I really liked the class.

5.0
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PL 101
Oct 26, 2015

He is a great and knowledgeable professor. I would take the class over again in a heartbeat. Honestly, my favorite professor. His classes are interesting and even entertaining. Studying for his test are a must, but the tests are totally fair.

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EC102
Apr 18, 2016

Worst economics class ever. He talks and talks and doesn't get to the point. I honestly do not like the way he teaches. His exam reviews doesn't have all the contents that come up on the test. The exams are ridiculously hard, and he thinks that students have a SD memory card in their brains. You pretty much have to guess the entire exam.

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PL101
Grade: B
May 4, 2016

You know where you stand. Very good discussions on interesting topics. This professor wants students to learn.

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PL101
Grade: A-
May 6, 2016

A truly great experience. Very interesting, fun and students are urged to participate. Dr. Bookbinder has no patience for late comers and the cell phones. Take him if you want to learn and work.

4.0
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EC10102
Grade: A
May 10, 2016

Professor Dr. Martin Bookbinder grades you on 4 things: 1) Test 1 2) Test 2 3) Paper 4) Final Exam *He adds up the four and divides it by four and that's your final grade! Talks a lot about history; loves politics; REPUBLICAN; usually the class before the tests he reviews. Go over the study guides!

4.0
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EC10102
Grade: B+
May 10, 2016

I have taken 3 classes with Dr. Bookbinder and liked all of them. He is a great teacher who cares about us and wants us to learn. He is a class act and does not like texting and annoying late students.

4.0
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EC10102
Grade: B+
May 24, 2016

Dr. Bookbinder is very fair. He explains the theories very well to the class. Be prepared for the tests!! He uses the computer to talk about the economy and the election.

3.0
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EC102
Grade: B-
Aug 21, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Be prepared to decide on either doing a book review with footnotes or write a paper subject related and present it to the class.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
4.0
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EC01
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2016
Would take again

One of the best classes ever and I learned a lot. Be ready to read and study.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
4.0
PL102
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2017
Would take again

This was a great class; it was writing intensive; we talked a lot about the election; Dr. Bookbinder got some of the students to vote. He knows hos stuff and wants us to learn. Take him if you can.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
PL101
Grade: A
Mar 30, 2017
Would take again

The legend.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
PL104
Grade: A-
Oct 3, 2017
Would take again

One of the best classes ever. I took it last year. Good discussions, but do the on line readings, no book. I learned a lot. Take him; you will not rgret it.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
5.0
EC10102
Grade: B-
Feb 21, 2018
Would take again

Dr. B is a classy man; he makes the course interesting. Never boring. He makes the readings easy to understand and is respectful of students.

Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
EC101
Grade: B-
Aug 9, 2018
Would take again

Professor Bookbinder is the man, this was my first economics course I've ever taken and I learned so much! He explains his topics thoroughly and for the most part his study guides and everything he writes down on the board is pretty straight forward. The essays on his test are worth the most points so study hard and you'll get a good grade.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
5.0
EC10102
Grade: A-
May 14, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Bookbinder really knows history and explains everything. Very good class discussions. He makes learning fun. That's why I took his classes 3 times. If you do the the study sheets, you will do well. He wants you to learn.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
EC101
Grade: C+
May 17, 2019
Would take again

Great professor, the only problem is the fill in the blanks on his test, they are completely impossible to do besides that he is very funny and makes the class less boring (for an economics class obviously)

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
EC101
Grade: A+
Sep 11, 2019
Would take again

Professor Bookbinder is a great lecturer! Youre definitely better off in his class if you read chapters beforehand. His tests are tough if you dont know your terms. Have a list of terms and make sure you know your current events! He is a really nice Professor, do your work though.

Respected
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
4.0
5.0
EC01
Grade: B
Nov 1, 2019
Would take again

I took him for the second time. Dr. Bookbinder is great. Where does he get his energy? He has an amazing recall.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
3.0
1.0
PL101
May 6, 2020
Would take again

Professor Bookbinder is one of my favorite professors at PCCC, but make sure you are knowledgeable about the subject before the class. It's not that he is a bad professor he just gets side tracked very easily. One minute you'll be talking about the US political system, then next you are talking about Princess Diana.

Respected
Caring
So many papers
4.0
4.0
EC101
Grade: B
Jan 5, 2021
Would take again

Make sure you take notes. Tests are based on some definitions 3 short answer questions, and 1 essay question. He also gives extra credit at the end of each test. Your whole grade will be based on 3 tests and a research paper. Hes lectures are entertaining, easy to learn

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
EC102
Grade: B
May 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

hes all over the place; very unorganized; tests on things that were never talked about. dont bother following the syllabus cause he tests on chs that arent mentioned in the syllabus. hes very forgetful. the only grades are 3 tests and 1 paper. study guides are somewhat helpful. took the class remotely, dont have 2 have cameras on. dont recommend

Graded by few things
Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
EC101
Grade: D+
May 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

His own subject is political science and I dont have idea who let him to teach other subjects, unprofessional always read from book, I dont care of his lovers sport tems and presidents,zero knowledge about stock and bitcoin markets.

Get ready to read
So many papers
Tough grader
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