Politics in America - National Version (Paperback, 4th ed)

This text uses Harold Laswell's classic definition of politics - Who gets what, when and how - as a framework for presenting a clear and concise introduction to the American political system. Focusing on the millennial election year, Thomas Dye's narrative examines the struggle for power - the participants, the stakes, the processes and the institutional arena. An abundance of feature boxes explore timely issues and opinions, draw cross-cultural comparisons and introduce important people.