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The Politics of Power: A Critical Introduction to American Government

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THE POLITICS OF POWER provides a lively, comprehensive, critical perspective of the American political system by highlighting how political conflicts, institutions, and processes are influenced by deep inequalities generated by the country's political economy. Building on the coverage of all of the major topics typical of an American Government course the critical analysis in this text is based on the theme that American democracy is limited by fundamental inequalities in power and economic resources. Respected for its critical theme, THE POLITICS OF POWER also strives to be direct without being simplistic, engaging without being flippant, and critical without being cynical.

Language: English

Pages: 360

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Release: March 11, 2005

ISBN: 0534601790

ISBN 13: 9780534601799

The Politics of Power: A Critical Introduction to American Government

3.2/5 ( ratings)

THE POLITICS OF POWER provides a lively, comprehensive, critical perspective of the American political system by highlighting how political conflicts, institutions, and processes are influenced by deep inequalities generated by the country's political economy. Building on the coverage of all of the major topics typical of an American Government course the critical analysis in this text is based on the theme that American democracy is limited by fundamental inequalities in power and economic resources. Respected for its critical theme, THE POLITICS OF POWER also strives to be direct without being simplistic, engaging without being flippant, and critical without being cynical.

Language: English

Pages: 360

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Release: March 11, 2005

ISBN: 0534601790

ISBN 13: 9780534601799

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