Government by the People, Basic Version - Hardcover

Peltason, J. W.; Cronin, Thomas E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0132871521 ISBN 13: 9780132871525

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 1997

Synopsis

KEY BENFIT: This comprehensive, classic book takes readers from on-lookers to participants. Government by the People lets them see democracy as the participatory government that it is. Covers 2000 Presidential Election, constitutional democracy, political culture and ideology, campaigns and elections, the Presidency, the judiciary, and much more. Explains how Congress and the President work together. For anyone interested in American

About this title

From the Publisher:

The bestseller in the field for more than 39 years, Government By the People now brings readers the keen insights of four prize-winning political scientists -- including new author David Magleby brought on in the Fifteenth Edition. Acclaimed for its superb writing style, pedagogical support, and comprehensive treatment of the American political system, this classic has been thoroughly revised and updated to meet the needs of American government classes today.

From the Back Cover:

Key Benefit: Acclaimed for its superb writing style and comprehensive and balanced treatment of the American political system, this classic book has been thoroughly revised and updated to address the diverse and changing nature of American politics. Key Topics: Covers fundamental principles processes, and institutions that pertain to American government and politics at all levels.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0132871521
• ISBN 13: 9780132871525
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 485
• Editor: Burns James MacGregor