Government in America : people, politics, and policy /

Adopting a public policy approach to American politics, Government in America looks at government's impact on the daily lives of Americans. This text introduces the main features of American politics and asks “how should we govern?” and “what should government do?” In looking at the evolving na...

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Main Author: Edwards, George C.
Other Authors: Wattenberg, Martin P., 1956-, Lineberry, Robert L.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Upper Saddle River, N.J. ; Pearson, [publisher not identified] ; [2014]
Edition:2012 election ed.
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Summary:Adopting a public policy approach to American politics, Government in America looks at government's impact on the daily lives of Americans. This text introduces the main features of American politics and asks “how should we govern?” and “what should government do?” In looking at the evolving nature of our democracy and the changing scope of our government, Government in America helps students see that politics drives what government can -- or cannot do -- for the people.
Item Description:POLS206; POLS 206.
Physical Description:xxiii, 714 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 28 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0205865615 (hbk.)
9780205865611 (hbk.)