understanding of the nuts and bolts of American politics to make sense of the impassioned, opinionated narratives that fill political media today. Throughout each chapter, the authors consistently connect key concepts with current events. This shows how the mechanics of politics inform political debates today, and gives students tools to evaluate what they're hearing. Resources that help students learn, retain, and apply core concepts Book specific study tools help students understand the reading and apply what they've learned. This ensures they arrive better prepared for lecture. And assessing students is easy with the variety of activities built specifically to complement the book. Today's students demand a ruthlessly contemporary focus The authors are committed to keeping the book current. They have scrutinized every page, always asking themselves if newer examples-from events students have heard of or experienced-can illustrate key points.

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