American Government: Continuity and ChangeThis new edition of the number one book in American government continues to provide the most current and engaging introduction available for the course. Written with the belief that knowledge of the development of American government is integral to fully understand our current political system, "American Government: Continuity and Change" offers a strong historical perspective that highlights the evolution of government and engages students with examples relevant to their lives. |
Contents
LANDSCAPE | 3 |
CIVIL LIBERTIES 134 | 34 |
PART ONE FOUNDATIONS OF GOVERNMENT 1 The Political Landscape 2 | 35 |
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American Government: Continuity and Change Karen O'Connor,Larry Sabato No preview available - 2000 |
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