New American Democracy, The, Alternate Edition (7th Edition)

Updated in a new 7^th edition, The New American Democracy offers a stimulating, analytical approach to American government and a unique perspective on contemporary politics with an emphasis on elections and their importance in the American political system. The authors --among the most well-known and well-respected scholars working in political science today --propose in their text that politicians today are perpetually engaged in the election processa permanent campaignwhich has profoundly affected how our government functions today.