American Government and Politics: A Concise Introduction is completely new introductory textbook designed and written for all students of politics coming to the subject for the first time. American Government and Politics provides a lively and accessible introduction and guide to all the main features and characteristics of one of the most distinctive and complex political systems in the world. From the impeacement of Bill Clinton, to the controversy surrounding the 2000 presidential election, and the Bush administration's responses to September 11, students will gain a balanced and critical understanding of all the key issues and debates in contemporary American government and politics today. Underlying themes include; the nature of American values and identity; the influence of the constitution on political development; the ways in which key governing institutions function to produce domestic and foreign policy.
