US Politics Today Third Edition Author:Edward Ashbee The third edition of US Politics Today provides a concise, up-to-date and accessible introduction to US government and politics. It offers a survey of core institutions such as the Presidency, Congress, and the US Supreme Court, assesses the electoral system and considers the part played by organized interests and political parties. The book inc... more »ludes coverage of the 2008 presidential election and the Obama administration's record in office. The book also introduces some of the most important debates and arguments within American political science. These include theories of voting behavior, different approaches to presidential power, competing perspectives on the changing nature of the political parties, and contrasting representations of the lobbying process. The book is of particular relevance to undergraduate students but is also valuable for the general reader.« less
ISBN-13: 9780719082191 ISBN-10: 0719082196 Publication Date: 10/30/2012 Pages:224 Edition:Third Edition, New E Rating: