American Government: A Brief Introduction
- ISBN-10
- 0393538974
- ISBN-13
- 9780393538977
- Series
- American Government
- Pages
- 592
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-02-09
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton
- Authors
- Benjamin Ginsberg, Theodore J. Lowi, Kenneth A. Shepsle
Description
American Government: A Brief Introduction teaches students to think for themselves. A unique brief framework built around themes of governance and representation enables readers to understand how the concepts and processes of American government function in their daily lives. New in-text and online resources develop the skills required to interpret data and break down political information. Students don't just learn the basics--they discover how to think critically about the role American government plays in their own lives.
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