Politics in the USA

<p>This highly acclaimed introduction to the essential elements of the American political system is now available in a new edition having been fully revised and updated to take into account the considerable developments in American politics over the last ten years. </p><p>Written in an accessible manner <em>Politics in the USA</em> establishes a framework from which to understand the intricacies of politics in the world's most powerful nation. This new edition provides students with:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>essential background and history of the American political system as well as an explanation of the key structures processes and institutions</li> <p> </p> <li>a chapter on the significant developments in US foreign policy under Clinton and George W. Bush </li> <p> </p> <li>analysis of Bush's Presidency and the rise of neo-conservatism </li> <p> </p> <li>discussion of controversial issues such as gun control abortion gay rights and stem cell research </li> <p> </p> <li>suggestions for further reading and websites in each chapter. </li> </ul><p>This is the most accessible comprehensive and up-to-date textbook on American politics and will be of interest to students of American politics and international relations and politics.</p>