03053nam 2200541 a 450 991045231930332120210914134221.01-118-26190-91-118-26176-31-299-15941-9(CKB)2550000001001325(EBL)1124638(OCoLC)828299309(SSID)ssj0000831858(PQKBManifestationID)12307147(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000831858(PQKBWorkID)10881306(PQKB)10246827(MiAaPQ)EBC1124638(Au-PeEL)EBL1124638(CaPaEBR)ebr10660558(CaONFJC)MIL447191(EXLCZ)99255000000100132520121019d2013 uy 0engurcn|||||||||txtccrAmerican politics and society[electronic resource] /David McKay8th ed.Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. John Wiley & Sons Ltd.20131 online resource (522 p.)Description based upon print version of record.Includes bibliographical references and index.Government and the people in a polarized society -- Beliefs, values and American society -- Constitutional government -- Federalism and intergovernmental relations -- American political parties and the politics of polarization -- Elections and political participation -- The media and American politics -- Congress I: the people's branch? -- Congress II : functions and powers : the broken branch? -- The presidency I : powers and selection -- The presidency II : the president as chief executive -- Bureaucratic power : federal departments and agencies -- The security state -- Organized interests : the real power? -- The supreme court and judicial politics -- Regulating morality : civil rights, liberties and the conscience issues -- Social policy in America : self-reliance and state dependence -- Managing economic change -- Environmental politics -- The American world role -- The American political system in an uncertain world.Now in its eighth edition, this popular introduction tackles the most recent trends in American politics and society through explanation, analyses, and interpretations of government processes - adding valuable context for students by considering these procedures and developments from an international perspective. Fully updated to take account of the many recent developments in American politics and society - exploring one of the most turbulent political arenas witnessed in decades Features new chapters on environmental politics and the Obama presidency ShiftsUnited StatesPolitics and governmentElectronic books.320.473McKay David545952MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910452319303321American politics and society2453994UNINA