Developments in American Politics
Published on 19. June 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-333-49438-7 (ISBN)
Description
The second edition provides a new and up-to-date analytical examination of the main institutions and political processes in the United States, written by leading authorities to provide a student text. Focuses on the trends of the 1990s and sets the scene for an understanding of American politics into the new century.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
tables, maps, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 139 mm
Weight
500 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-49438-7 (9780333494387)
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Content
Part 1 the politica lsystem sources of political change: values, institutions and policy agendas, Gillian Peele; the American electoral system, Bruce E. Cain; American political parties, Daniel Hays Lowenstein; presidential leadership, Colin Campbell; congress and legislative activism, Christopher J. Bailey; supreme court, Richard Hodder-William; public bureaucracy, B. Guy Peters. Part 2 Public policy: the changing federal balance, Desmond S. King; economic policy, Joseph Hogan; social welfare policy, Robert X. Browning; American foreign policy, Miles Kahler. Part 3 Current issues: the budget deficit, Stanley E. Collender; immigration reforms - a Mexican American perspecitve, Rodolfo O. de la Garza. Part 5 conclusion: an era of divided government, Morris P. Fiorina.