American government : balancing democracy and rights
This text highlights the tensions and complementarities between liberalism and democracy that gave rise to the current American political system. It deals extensively with contemporary political issues and dynamics, whilst adopting an American Political Development approach.
Print Book, English, 2008
Cambridge University Press, New York, 2008
xxviii, 825 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
9780521862752, 9780521681285, 0521862752, 0521681286
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1. American government: rights and democracy, consensus and conflict; Part I. Formative Experiences: 2. Political culture: foundation of the American republic; 3. Contesting the Constitution: a lover's quarrel; 4. Political development: crucial episodes; Part II. Pivotal Relationships: 5. Federalism; 6. Political economy; Part III. Governing Institutions: 7. Congress: the first branch of government; 8. The Presidency: first citizen of American democracy; 9. The Judiciary: the guardians of America's liberal tradition; 10. Bureaucracy; Part IV. Political Forces: 11. Parties and elections; 12. Public opinion and political participations; 13. Back to the future: liberalism and democracy at the twenty-first century; Appendices; Glossary.