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OverviewWith an emphasis on elections and their importance in the American political system, this groundbreaking offers a stimulating, analytical approach to American government and a unique perspective on contemporary politics. Noted scholars and teachers all, the authors propose in their text that politicians today are perpetually engaged in the election process—a “permanent campaign”—which has profoundly affected how our government functions today. The proliferation of public opinion polls, the growing influence of the Internet, the ubiquitous nature of the news media, and the increasingly important role of interest groups–all demonstrate that America is moving toward a more popular democracy and have blurred the lines between politicians campaigning and governing. The sixth edition of this prestigious text will have been brought completely up-to-date through the end of the George W. Bush administration and 2008 Presidential Election, by its publication. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Morris P. Fiorina , Paul E. Peterson , Bertram D. Johnson , William G. MayerPublisher: Pearson Education (US) Imprint: Pearson Edition: 6th edition Dimensions: Width: 20.30cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 1.293kg ISBN: 9780205662951ISBN 10: 0205662951 Pages: 752 Publication Date: 13 February 2009 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate Replaced By: 9780205780167 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock  Table of ContentsI. THE FOUNDATIONS OF A NEW AMERICAN DEMOCRACY. 1. Democracy in the United States. 2. Establishing a Constitutional Democracy. 3. Federalism: Division of Power Among National, State, and Local Governments. 4. American Political Culture II. THE INGREDIENTS OF THE NEW AMERICAN DEMOCRACY. 5. Public Opinion. 6. Individual Participation. 7. Interest-Group Participation in American Democracy. 8. Political Parties. 9. The Media. III. CAMPAIGNS AND ELECTIONS. 10. Electing the President. 11. Choosing the Congress. IV. THE GOVERNMENT. 12. The Congress and Its Work. 13. The Presidency: Powers and Practice. 14. The Bureaucracy. 15. The Courts. V. CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS. 16. Civil Liberties. 17. Civil Rights. VI. PUBLIC POLICY. 18. Domestic Policy. 19. Economic Policy. 20. Foreign and Defense Policy. APPENDICES. The Declaration of Independence. The Constitution of the United States of America. The Federalist No. 10. The Federalist No. 51. Presidents of the United States of America.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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