Publisher's Synopsis
Focusing on electoral forces, this groundbreaking text offers a stimulating, analytical approach that gives students a unique understanding of their political system as it exists today. Completely up-to-date through the beginning of Bush's administration, September 11th, the war on terrorism, and the 2002 midterm elections. Continues to be the only text available that addresses the fundamental shift in the way American government functions. New "Voices of the Permanent Campaign" pro/con debate features, "The Road to the Permanent Campaign" boxes, and access to LongmanParticipate.com Version 2.0.
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