Looks at how the office of the presidency has changed, argues that the president has become too central to national politics, and suggests ways to restore the constitutional balance

Looks at how the office of the presidency has changed, argues that the president has become too central to national politics, and suggests ways to restore the constitutional balance

Product Description: The provocative book, originally published in 1976 by Macmillan, provides a case history of public policy-making pressures that emerge when national, state and local governments cooperate in a project that virtually dismantles a local community...read more

The "Brief Seventh Edition" takes a historical-institutional, analytical and critical approach to studying the American government. With comphrensive pedagogical aids throughout the text and an accompanying student Web site, this text should offer everything a student needs to gain a deeper understanding of the sources, history and changing institutions of American government.

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Product Description: Book covers many aspects for Political Science classes.

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Product Description: Americans have debated the efficacy of our two-party political system since the founding of the nation. Generations of political scientists have asked: Is the two- party system an antiquated arrangement, so entrenched in our political structure that any third party is destined to be peripheral, or is it an essential component of the political and constitutional order articulated by our founders? This book forces readers to decide for themselves...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: "Can the government govern?" "How can we provide the presidency enough power without providing too much?" "Do elections matter?" These and other simple yet provocative questions are the bases for Lowi and Ginsberg's distinctive historical and institutional approach...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Book by Ginsberg, Benjamin, Benjamin, Lowi, Theodore J., Weir, Margaret, Champagne, Anthony

"We the People" emphasizes politics and participation with a thoroughly integrated discussion of contemporary policy debates. This text aims to show students the impact politics has on their daily lives. Comprehensive ancillary support for the text includes: "Norton Presentation Maker"; "In Other Words: A Student Guide to We the People"; and the interactive "We the People: Politics and Participation" Web site.

Product Description: Since its initial publication in 1990, American Government has set the standard for American government texts with its distinctive historical and institutional approach. The Seventh Edition raises the bar yet again with the addition of new coauthor Kenneth A...read more

This reader encourages critical thinking by adopting a point-counterpoint approach. In each chapter, two readings present opposing perspectives on contemporary political issues, such as the response to terrorism, the ban on soft money, and reform of the Social Security System. Each chapter includes an introductory headnote and discussion questions to help guide students.

In the Eighth Edition, American Government: Power and Purpose maintains the analytical rigor, focused pedagogy, and judicious use of relevant history that have distinguished it as the authoritative text for American government courses. Retaining the analytical framework that first appeared in the Seventh Edition, the Eighth Edition emphasizes five core "Principles of Politics": 1. All political behavior has a purpose 2. All politics is collective action 3. Institutions matter 4. Political outcomes are the products of individuals' preferences and institutional procedures 5. History matters By drawing on these principles throughout the text, the authors expose students to repeated applications of core ideas in their discussion of political concepts and history. The result is a refined, accessible portrait of America's government institutions and political life that encourages students to think critically and analytically.