The Logic of American Politics
Kernell, Samuel
Jacobson, Gary C.
Kousser, Thaddeus (Thad) B. (Benjamin)
Vavreck, Lynn
After observing the strains of intense partisanship and divided government, many Americans are wondering what logic, if any, can be found in politics. The new Sixth Edition of The Logic of American Politics reaffirms this best-seller's place as the most accessible smart book on the market. Consistently praised for its engaging narrative, the book hooks students with great storytelling while arming them with a toolkit of institutional design concepts-command, veto, agenda control, voting rules, delegation. INDICE: 1. The Logic of American PoliticsI. THE NATIONALIZATION OF POLITICS2. The Constitution3. Federalism4. Civil Rights5. Civil LibertiesII. THE INSTITUTIONS OF GOVERNMENT6. Congress7. The Presidency8. The Bureaucracy9. The Federal JudiciaryIII. THE PUBLIC’S INFLUENCE ON NATIONAL POLICY10. Public Opinion11. Voting, Campaigns, and Elections12. Political Parties13. Interest Groups14. The News MediaIV. CONCLUSION15. The Prospects for Institutional Reform
- ISBN: 978-1-4522-7649-6
- Editorial: CQ Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 816
- Fecha Publicación: 09/08/2013
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