Framing its content within a resonant “politics matters” theme and emphasizing public policy throughout, this accessible text illustrates the impact that government has on the daily lives of each and every American.   Through engaging and interactive boxed features and a focus on the issues that matter to most, this practical text motivates... [Read More]

Framing its content within a resonant “politics matters” theme and emphasizing public policy throughout, this accessible text illustrates the impact that government has on the daily lives of each and every American.     Through engaging and interactive boxed features and a focus on the issues that matter to most, this practical text motiva... [Read More]

With a focus on competition for resources, this balanced, but provocative text uses Harold Laswell's classic definition of politics—“Who gets what, when, and how”—as a framework for presenting a clear, cohesive and stimulating introduction to the American political system.   Thomas Dye, along with new co-author Bartholomew Sparrow, has ... [Read More]