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For introductory courses in American government, the 5th edition of Analyzing American Democracy: Politics and Political Science relies on statistical analysis, theoretical foundations to introduce the U.S. political system.
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Praise for Analyzing American Democracy
"Teaching a broad survey course that covers the breadth of American politics can be a daunting task for both instructors and students. This text organizes what could be an overwhelming amount of information into a logical structure coupled with a straightforward, journalistic writing style that incorporates cutting-edge political science research with key political concepts. The result is a textbook that is truly an introduction to political science, not just civics or popular politics."
Amanda Friesen, Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
"Analyzing American Democracy is one of the best American government books on the market. Not only is it comprehensive in covering material across the vast spectrum of American politics, but it also has an interesting point of view: the idea that our expectations of government and its performance may not be entirely realistic. The authors have written a book that is accessible to undergraduate students, yet provides sufficient detail for professors to examine the nuances of American politics today."
Richard W. Waterman, University of Kentucky