We The People

by Thomas E. Patterson

This concise yet comprehensive book provides a positive, lively, future-oriented narrative introduction to American government and politics. We the People presents material with a currency and relevancy that captures the vivid world of real-life politics. In addition, the text challenges readers to think critically; by giving contextual understanding of major concepts and issues, it encourages them to think about the implications for society and themselves. We the People delves deeper into the basics than most brief books, and each of the 17 chapters (including 3 policy chapters) concludes with a reading selection (each from a different paper around the country) and an extensive bibliography. The seventh edition has been thoroughly updated to capture recent developments, including the 2006 elections.

Genres: Politics, History, Nonfiction, Political Science, School, Textbooks, American History

816 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Ietrio · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is a very important book. And you should all read it. In it you will find out why Patterson's parasitic class IS the people, and why you should work, because they people need their rights, and their comfortable wages. And you should produce more, so you can be taxed more, because those lazy college kids are not paying enough with their student loans so the administration can't build a new hall, where Patterson will get a larger office. And who would hire his many nephews and nieces? You don't expect THEM to work back breaking jobs. Those are for you, not for them, the people.

[Annemarie Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

For a political science textbook, I found this text too be very comprehensive, thought provoking, and relevant in the way it tied together relevant political happenings to the systems is explained, and would absolutely recommend reading it to anyone who has had assigned or suggested in a class, or who is curious about the subject matter. I read the 14th edition.

[Julia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I mean, as far as textbooks go, this one was far better than the original Political Science one. I had high hopes for the class, but now I'm very glad to be done!

[Timothy Fewless · Rating 4 out of 5]

Typical text book

[Caitlyn]

my political science textbook.

[Alijandra]

IM FREEEEEE WORST EXPERIENCE (1.5 MONTHS) OF MY LIFEEEE

[Faith Kilgore · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't have the exact read start and finish dates on many books I have read this year. The dates are approximated, as I have been in & out of the hospital, and on bed rest, and read 2-5 books a day depending on the book & length and my ability to focus. All dates are approximated, by month.

[Jenna Spencer]

This was originally a college textbook. We never ended up using, but I read the whole thing cover to cover. You will love it, expectantly if you did not grow up in the states taking American history. This book will help you play catch up while keeping you interested.

[Johannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's pretty dry. Engaging at times, but the style is not particularly inspirational. Thorough, concise, well rounded. Defines even basic political items without patronizing the reader. The statistics presented are occasionally interesting.

Read for my Intro to Political Science class.

[Megan]

I read the third edition.

[Storm · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to read this for my American Government class but I thought it was very interesting. Much more entertaining than most textbooks.

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative. Gives a great overview of American politics.

[Theresa · Rating 2 out of 5]

We The People: A Concise Introduction To American Politics
Patterson, Thomas E.
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required text for college courses

[Ke · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pretty concise and thorough textbook. It also helped that my professor for this class was pretty cool.

[Caleb · Rating 3 out of 5]

Government wasn't my thing going into this course and it still isn't, but I did learn a lot.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

This textbook makes American Politics and government easily understood. I could actually enjoy government for once.