US politics today Fourth edition

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Synopsis

US politics today not only introduces the defining features of contemporary American politics but also considers the strengths and weaknesses of a system that is now under serious strain.The book is ideal for students, teaching staff and the general reader. It outlines the ways in which the Constitution shapes the politics of today, surveys the role of the presidency, Congress and the federal courts, and examines processes of political participation through elections, organized interests and parties. It pays particular attention to Barack Obama and Donald Trump’s turbulent years in office and the ways in which recent decades have reshaped the US political landscape. US politics today also places the US in a comparative context and considers key theoretical perspectives. In sum, the book not only provides an indispensable introduction to contemporary American politics but establishes a basis for informed commentary and further study.

Book details

Edition:
3
Series:
Politics Today
Author:
Edward Ashbee
ISBN:
9781526124524
Related ISBNs:
9781526124517, 9781526124500
Publisher:
Manchester University Press
Pages:
224
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2024-11-02
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2019
Copyright by:
Edward Ashbee 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Politics and Government