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Taylor and Francis Politics Usa 3Rd Edition 2013 Edition by Robert McKeever, Philip Davies
Politics USA is a lively and authoritative introduction to American politics, giving students a rich and varied resource for all aspects of their course. The book provides expert and comprehensive analysis of US politics and government, including in-depth coverage of the presidency, the Congress, the Supreme Court and American foreign policy.This third edition of Politics USA has been thoroughly updated to include analysis ofChallenges and policies of the first Obama administrationRecent results and developments in US electionsLatest major decisions of the US Supreme CourtContemporary American Foreign PolicyThis is an ideal introduction for students of US politics as well as anyone seeking to understand any or all aspects of politics in one of the world's most powerful and globally influential countries. Chapter 1 Introduction - A troubled nationPart 1 The constitutional dimension of American politicsChapter 2 The Constitution and constitutionalismChapter 3 FederalismPart 2 The socio-economic contextsChapter 4 The rise and fall of consensus since 1945Chapter 5 Economy and societyChapter 6 Gender and American politicsChapter 7 Race, ethnicity and immigration in the USAPart 3 The representative processChapter 8 Elections and voting behaviourChapter 9 The mass media and politicsChapter 10 Political partiesChapter 11 Interest groups, political committees and campaignsPart 4 The executive processChapter 12 Presidential powerChapter 13 The federal bureaucracyPart 5 The legislative processChapter 14 Congress and the presidentChapter 15 Congressional structures and processesPart 6 The judicial processChapter 16 The Supreme Court and judicial reviewChapter 17 The Supreme Court and American politicsPart 7 The policy processChapter 18 Serving the people: government and domestic policyChapter 19 AbortionChapter 20 Foreign policyChapter 21 Contemporary US foreign policyIndex