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America's New Democracy (Penguin Academics Series) (4th Edition)

Politics & Social Sciences

Fiorina, Morris P.

Peterson, Paul E.

Voss, D. Stephen

Johnson, Bertram

Mayer, William G.

Politics & Government

Longman

Fiorina, Morris; Peterson, Paul and Voss, D. Stephen, The New American Democracy, Penguin Academic Series, First Edition*

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Fiorina, Morris

Peterson, Paul

Longman Pub. Group

This highly affordable text provides an engaging, analytical approach to American Government that stresses the importance of elections in our political system today. Written in a strong narrative voice and brimming with student-relevant examples, America's New Democracy provides a focused and stimulating treatment of politics in the United States. Illustrating popular influence across the political system in defense of a central theme---that elections matter more in America's political system today than they have in the past or do in other democracies---the book challenges the pessimistic view that government seldom listens to ordinary people. America's New Democracy encourages readers to see that in a system where votes are the main currency, both power and responsibility rest on the shoulders of all citizens.

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Longman Publishers

Focusing on electoral forces, The New American Democracy offers a stimulating, analytical approach that gives students a unique understanding of their political system as it exists today. Undoubtedly one of the most respected texts in the field, the Fourth Edition of this text broadens its electoral focus to encompass full coverage of the 2004 Election. With a December release, the content will be completely updated, including such timely topics on the election results, and Middle East Foreign Policy. A new elegant, streamlined format and design will visibly reflect the analytical approach and rational choice perspective. To focus on pertinent features and return to the true focus of the book, several features have been absolved, returning the text to its core strength. The addition of two new co-authors bring more coverage in certain key areas-Bertram Johnson with expertise in InterGovernmental Relations, and D. Stephen Voss, a former journalist and race relations scholar.

New American Democracy, The (4th Edition)

This Alternate Edition is the comprehensive version of The New American Democracy without the policy chapters. Focusing on electoral forces, this text offers a stimulating, analytical approach that gives students a unique understanding of their political system as it exists today. Undoubtedly one of the most respected texts in the field, the Fourth Edition of this text broadens its electoral focus to encompass full coverage of the 2004 Election. With a December release, the content will be completely updated, including such timely topics on the election results, and Middle East Foreign Policy. A new elegant, streamlined format and design will visibly reflect the analytical approach and rational choice perspective. To focus on pertinent features and return to the true focus of the book, several features have been absolved, returning the text to its core strength. The addition of two new co-authors bring more coverage in certain key areas-Bertram Johnson with expertise in InterGovernmental Relations, and D. Stephen Voss, a former journalist and race relations scholar.

New American Democracy, Alternate Edition, The (4th Edition)

25% less expensive than other brief texts, and 20% shorter than the previous edition, this book is an excellent option for professors who want to use supplementary texts, readings, or periodicals. Written in a strong narrative voice and brimming with student-relevant examples, the second edition of America’s New Democracy provides a focused and stimulating treatment of politics in the United States. Illustrating popular influence across the political system in defense of a central theme–that elections matter more in America’s political system today than they have in the past or do in other democracies–the book challenges the pessimistic view that government seldom listens to ordinary people. America’s New Democracy encourages readers to see that in a system where votes are the main currency, both power and responsibility rest on the shoulders of all citizens.

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