The Logic of American Politics

The Logic of American Politics by Kernell, Samuel H.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781452276496.

Think you know The Logic of American Politics? Think again. Praised for its engaging narrative, the book hooks students with great storytelling while arming them with a toolkit of institutional design concepts. By giving them a taste of real political science in the introductory course, students recognize not only how the American political system was designed the way it was, but also understand why it works the way it does. The authors build students′ critical thinking through a simple yet powerful idea: politics is about solving collective action problems. This sixth edition of this best seller continues to pay special attention to polarization as the authors consistently return to the country′s divide―among voters and in government―as they update with coverage of the 2012 elections and address such hot-button issues as health care in the wake of the Supreme Court′s ruling on the Affordable Care Act and campaign finance in the post–Citizens United era. In addition, bolded key terms, a glossary, annotated reading lists, review questions, and a companion website help students read, think, study, and understand. A new eye-catching, full-color interior showcases more than 200 carefully chosen photographs that will grab students′ attention while multicolored maps, tables, and figures make for a rich experience as students learn to analyze data.