US Government and Politics Annual Update 2013 (Philip Allen As Annual Update)

by Anthony J Bennett (Author)

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  2013

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  Topical, up-to-date and essential reading for exam success Featuring information and analysis of recent events in US politics, with full coverage of the 2012 presidential election, this book provides you with topical source material to draw on for tasks throughout your course, and for answering examination questions. Written by an experienced and acknowledged expert in the field of US politics, this is the book you need if you are aiming for the highest grades at A2. Reviews the key events and devlopments of 2012 you need to know including the Presidential ElectionStudents can analyse up-to-date examples and data to present knowledgable and persuasive argumentsWritten by experienced authors who know what you need to know to get those top gradesThe perfect update for your textbook, bringing you right up to date with all the topical material you need to succeed in your examsCONTENTS:Chapter 1. The not-so-invisible 'invisible primary' Chapter 2. The 2012 primaries: mainly about Romney Chapter 3. From the primaries to the conventionsChapter 4. The conventions: more than banners and balloons? Chapter 5. The campaign: 'change' or 'more of the same'? Chapter 6. Why Obama won: analysing the vote Chapter 7. The congressional races: more divided government Chapter 8. The Supreme Court, 2011-12