American Politics and Society
Autor: | David McKay |
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EAN: | 9781119167556 |
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Sprache: | Englisch |
Produktart: | eBook |
Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 30.05.2017 |
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Schlagworte: | American politics; politics; society; Obama; Trump; Clinton; president; presidential campaign; ideology |
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Now in its ninth 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 developments characterized by the deepest ideological divisions in recent memory
- Features new chapters on the performance of the Obama presidency and the polarization of American politics
- Focuses on the divisive ideological climate that now dominates American politics and which was exemplified by the bitter and polarized 2016 presidential election campaign
- Benefits from a student-friendly style and design with numerous illustrations and a range of helpful pedagogical features, including chronologies, biographies, and definition boxes highlighting key concepts and controversial issues
- Offers thought-provoking insights into the social background to contemporary politics in America, while fully embracing the latest developments and considering these from a non-U.S. perspective
DAVID McKAY is Professor of Government at the University of Essex. He is the author of numerous books and articles on American and comparative politics, including Designing Europe: Comparative Lessons from the Federal Experience (2001), which won the Political Studies Association W. J. M. MacKenzie prize, 2001. He is also co-author of The New British Politics (2007).