An undergraduate text, this work takes as its central theme the increasing tension in American politics between a general philosophy of limited government and particular public demands for more and better government programmes and services.
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You will find in this book a clear analysis of the underlying structure of the American political system, emerging trends, and enduring problems.
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The new Essentials Edition incorporates popular features from the Full Edition, including the What Government Does and Why It Matters chapter introductions and the new Get Involved units, in a significantly briefer format.
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This text offers students an excellent balance between the technical and the practical." —Francis Neely, San Francisco State University Gain the skills you need to conduct political analysis and critically assess statistical research.
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