American Government: Continuity and Change, Alternate Edition [with LP.com Access Code]

by Karen O'Connor, Larry J. Sabato, Stefan D. Haag

Thoroughly updated through the historic 2000 Presidential election and its aftermath, the Alternate version of this highly esteemed best-seller continues to provide students with an up-to-date and engaging introduction to the course. Written in the belief that we must first understand how American government and politics have developed in order to fully understand the issues facing our nation today, O'Connor & Sabato's text features a distinctive "Continuity and Change" theme. The text begins with why and how our government was formed, and then shows students how change is a necessary process that keeps our political system vibrant and effective. Students will see how every generation evaluates our government and makes it ever more responsive to the needs of the citizenry while maintaining the vision of the Framers. Since its first edition, this text has diligently reflected the rapid changes in American politics, and has always aimed to present information about politics that will actively interest students and provide them with the information they need to make informed decisions about their government, politics, and politicians.

700 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1996

Reviews

[Seraphina Clementine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn’t just read Austin Blues I felt it. Every smoky club, every guitar riff, every courtroom battle pulled me in. Sandy Eden’s struggle with his past and his relentless pursuit of justice broke my heart and lifted it at the same time. This book is raw, beautiful, and unforgettable.

[Booklist54321 · Rating 2 out of 5]

Required by the State of California for college, this book is chalked full of facts, processes, and organizational structures of government and politicians that are best kept from reaching the cognitive stage of identification, much less symbolism, mental representation, and thought.

[Trisha · Rating 2 out of 5]

Reading for my government class for school. Actually has some good information in it. Not too bad of a text book, especially considering I don't really like government.