American Government:Continuity and Change, 2002 Election Update (Paper): Continuity and Change, 2002 Election Update

This Update includes discussions about September 11th, the war on terrorism, and the midterm elections, and includes access to the new LongmanParticipate.com Version 2.0. This Update is the 2002 Edition of O'Connor & Sabato's best-selling text with current, new discussions inserted into the textwithout changing the page numbering! It gives students the most current and accurate portrait of their government with the least amount of disruption to instructors, since instructors do not have to change their syllabi to use this Update.Since its first edition, O'Connor & Sabato's text has diligently reflected the rapid changes in American politics, and has always aimed to present information about politics that will actively interest students and provide them with the information they need to make informed decisions. Written in the belief that we must first understand how American government and politics have developed in order to fully understand the issues facing our nation today, the text features a distinctive Continuity and Change theme. It begins with why and how our government was formed, and then shows students how change is a necessary process that keeps our political system vibrant and effective. Students will see how every generation evaluates our government and makes it ever more responsive to the needs of the citizenry while maintaining the vision of the Founders.