Politics in America, Basic Edition

by Thomas R. Dye

For courses in American Government.

With a focus on conflict and the struggle for power, this textbook ignites students' interest in American politics.

This balanced and exceedingly readable text uses Harold Laswell's classic definition of politics--“Who gets what, when, and how”--as a framework for presenting a clear, concise, and stimulating introduction to the American political system. Updated with discussions of recent events in our country, well-known political scientist Tom Dye has written a lively and absorbing narrative examining the struggle for power: the participants, the stakes, the processes, and the institutional arenas. An abundance of feature boxes explore timely issues and opinions, draw cross-cultural comparisons, and introduce important people.

575 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2006

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[Ray (user2637) · Rating 3 out of 5]

School text book.