This introductory American politics textbook highlights political controversies and debates that make politics compelling and shows that politics has the potential--against formidable odds--to solve crucial public problems. What are the conditions in which America-and other countries too-can promote justice and prevent tyranny? What are the obstacles to positive change? And importantly, what are ways in which citizens can get involved?

This book explores the American political system, its institutions, people, and groups with a focus on identifying the promise and peril of American politics. Leading with central questions and controversies of American politics, the chapters cover all the key topics in American politics including the Constitution, federalism, civil rights, the presidency, Congress, courts, bureaucracy, media, parties, and interest groups.

Helping students understand how and why political events and processes occur, this book is suitable for undergraduate course on American Government, American Politics and Civics.

About the Author

Daniel Hofrenning is Professor of Political Science at St Olaf College, USA.

Stefanie Chambers is the Inaugural John R. Reitemeyer Term Professor of Political Science at Trinity College, USA.

Reviews

"This concise American government text tells a compelling story about how politics and participation-in both formal and informal channels- can be a positive and productive way to solve problems and achieve greater justice. This book will help young people see more clearly the possibilities afforded by our democratic system and prepare them for their role as citizens and future leaders. "

-Laurel Elder, Professor of Political Science at Hartwick College and Co-Director of the Hartwick College Institute of Public Service

"American Politics: Promise and Peril introduces students to scholarly literature and encourages them to think like researchers by discussing unsettled questions. Written by two liberal arts college professors, this text provides explanations, examples, and guiding questions grounded in more than 50 years of questions from inquisitive students. "

-Richard Keiser, Emeritus Professor of Political Science, Carleton College

"This concise American government text tells a compelling story about how politics and participation-in both formal and informal channels- can be a positive and productive way to solve problems and achieve greater justice. This book will help young people see more clearly the possibilities afforded by our democratic system and prepare them for their role as citizens and future leaders. "

- Laurel Elder, Professor of Political Science at Hartwick College and Co-Director of the Hartwick College Institute of Public Service, U.S.A.

"American Politics: Promise and Peril introduces students to scholarly literature and encourages them to think like researchers by discussing unsettled questions. Written by two liberal arts college professors, this text provides explanations, examples, and guiding questions grounded in more than 50 years of questions from inquisitive students. "

- Richard Keiser, Emeritus Professor of Political Science, Carleton College, U.S.A.

Book Information
ISBN 9781032756103
Author Daniel Hofrenning
Format Paperback
Page Count 340
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd