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OverviewIn this introductory American politics text, Cal Jillson provides not only a sense of how politics works today but also how institutions, systems, political participation, and policies have developed over time to produce today's political environment in the United States. This historical context provides the necessary backdrop for students to understand why things work the way they do now. Going one step further, the book identifies critical reforms and how American democracy might work better. In a streamlined presentation, Jillson delivers a concise and engaging narrative to help students understand the complexities and importance of American politics.The key features: the 4th edition is thoroughly updated, including full analysis of the 2006 mid-term elections and shift in partisan control of Congress; chapter-opening focus questions; colorful figures and charts; Let's Compare and Pro & Con boxes; key terms; time lines; and end-of-chapter participation activities, suggested readings, and web resources. Companion website for students features chapter summaries, focus questions, practice quizzes, glossary flashcards, participation activities, and links. Instructor's resources on the web and on CD-ROM, including Testbank, Instructor's Manual, figures and tables from the text, and lecture outlines. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Cal Jillson (Southern Methodist University, USA)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group Imprint: Taylor & Francis Group ISBN: 9786611394059ISBN 10: 6611394052 Publication Date: 01 September 2007 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |