Essentials of American Government: Continuity and Change [with LP.com Access Code]

by Karen O'Connor, Larry J. Sabato

Thoroughly updated through the 2002 elections and other trends facing American government, the Essentials version of this esteemed best-seller continues to provide a current and engaging introduction to the course. Like the comprehensive edition, this nuts-and-bolts version was 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. Featuring a distinctive "Continuity and Change" theme, the text begins with why and how our government was formed, and shows students how change is a necessary process that keeps our political system vibrant and effective.

Genres: Politics

640 pages, Paperback

First published December 29, 2000

Reviews

[Derek Lewis · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was disappointed since this was used for a graduate level class. It would be good (or even great) for undergrad or even high school, but not in grad school.

[Helga · Rating 3 out of 5]

The pain, the agony, the waste of tuition money that could have gone towards a class that isn't a repeat of what I had to take in 1990! Great for practicing walking with poise, since if it falls off of your head, it won't break anything other than maybe your nose.