American Government: Readings and Cases

This book is a unique blend of classic and contemporary selections that encourages readers to examine the evolution of our political system. It combines the best of traditional classic readings, including short essays from The Federalist Papers, with current topical readings that heighten general interest. The overriding theme of this reader is the idea that in order to understand where we are today, we must understand where we've come from. Includes new chapters on changing racial and ethnic composition of the U.S. For those interested in the evolution of the American political system.