American Politics and Society

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John Wiley & Sons, Feb 6, 2013 - Political Science - 520 pages

Now in its eighth edition, this popular introduction tackles the most recent trends in American politics and society through explanation, analyses, and interpretations of government processes – adding valuable context for students by considering these procedures and developments from an international perspective.

  • Fully updated to take account of the many recent developments in American politics and society – exploring one of the most turbulent political arenas witnessed in decades
  • Features new chapters on environmental politics and the Obama presidency
  • Shifts its focus from the gap between public expectations and government performance to the increasingly divisive ideological climate of America’s political system
  • Benefits from a student-friendly style and design with numerous illustrations and a range of helpful pedagogical features, including chronologies, biographies, and definition boxes highlighting key concepts and controversial issues
  • Offers thought-provoking insights into the social background to contemporary politics in America, while fully embracing the latest developments and considering these from a non-U.S. perspective
 

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Contents

LIST OF PLATES
PREFACE TO THE EIGHTH EDITION
BELIEFS VALUES AND AMERICAN
CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT
FEDERALISM
The Evolution of American Federalism
Briefing US Federalism in Comparative Perspective
The Future of American Federalism
THE PRESIDENCY II
BUREAUCRATIC POWER
THE SECURITY STATE
ORGANIZED INTERESTS
The American Legal System
REGULATING MORALITY
SOCIAL POLICY IN AMERICA
MANAGING ECONOMIC CHANGE

AMERICAN POLITICAL PARTIES AND
Biographies Lee Atwater and Karl Rove Republican Party
THE MEDIA AND AMERICAN POLITICS
CONGRESS I
CONGRESS II
Felon
THE PRESIDENCY I
ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS
THE AMERICAN WORLD ROLE
Questions for Discussion
WEBSITES
GLOSSARY
Copyright

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American Politics and Society
David McKay
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About the author (2013)

David McKay is Professor of Government at the University of Essex. He is the author of numerous books and articles on American and comparative politics, including Designing Europe: Comparative Lessons from the Federal Experience (2001), which won the Political Studies Association W. J. M. MacKenzie prize, 2001. He is also co-author of The New British Politics (2007).

Bibliographic information

TitleAmerican Politics and Society
AuthorDavid McKay
Edition8
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons, 2013
ISBN1118261909, 9781118261903
Length520 pages
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Political Science / General
Political Science / International Relations / General
  
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