American Politics: How It Really Works

by Milton Meltzer, David Small (Illustrator)

The award-winning author of "Poverty in America" provides a contemporary, clear-eyed, and useful account of the political process as it is shaped by federal, state, and local governments, the courts, the press, and the average citizen

185 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Milton Meltzer wrote 110 books, five of which were nominated for the National Book Award. With Langston Hughes, he co-authored A Pictorial History of Black Americans, now in its sixth edition. He received the 2001 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for his contribution to children's literature, the 1986 Jane Addams Peace Association Children's Book Award, and the 2000 Regina Medal. He died in New York City of esophageal cancer at age 94.

Reviews

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

May find this book out of date, but Meltzer's words still ring true to this day. An excellent beginner book for anyone who wants to learn a little more about politics!