Us Politics Today: Second Edition

by EdwardAshbee (Author)

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  Paperback
  2004

  $3.25

  The second edition of the best-selling textbook US politics today has been rewritten to incorporate coverage of events that have taken place since 1999, offering a new and updated introduction to contemporary US government and politics. It examines the 2000 presidential election and recent Supreme Court rulings as well as the ways in which the 'war on terror' has affected the character of the political process. There is also a new chapter that assesses the most important political issues facing the US today. The book will be invaluable for undergraduates, A-level students, and all those with an interest in the American political system.

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  Paperback
  1999

  $3.25

  This volume offers a broad introduction to US government. As well as looking at institutions such as the Presidency, Congress and the Supreme Court, the book looks at the social and cultural context within which political issues are discussed. It also surveys controversies and arguments. Should, for example, the institutions created in the US constitution be seen as too weak or too strong? Can the US still be seen as a federal nation, or are all significant decisions taken in Washington, DC? Is the American law-making process in the grip of lobbyists. The book also includes ways of taking the subject further by listing follow-up reading, identifying useful Internet sites and providing a guide to relevant cinema films.