Developments in American Politics 6

by Peele, Gillian; Bailey, Christopher J.; Cain, Bruce; Peters, B. Guy

• ISBN13: 9780230576834
• ISBN10: 0230576834
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-06-15
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Summary

This new text, written by a team of leading authorities, assesses the political and constitutional impact of the G. W. Bush Administration and the emerging patterns of politics under the new Administration.

Author Biography

GILLIAN PEELE is Fellow and Tutor in Politics at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, UK.
CHRISTOPHER J. BAILEY is Professor of American Politics at the University of Keele, UK.
BRUCE CAIN is Robson Professor of Political Science and Director of Governmental Studies at the University of California, Berkerley. B. GUY PETERS is Maurice Falk Professor of Government at the University of Pittsburgh.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Legacy of the Bush Years
Setting the American Agenda.
Voting and the Electoral System
Party Politics
Pressure Groups
Mass Media
The Presidency
Congress
The Supreme Court and the Legal System.
American Federalism in the 21st Century
US Immigration Policy and Politics
Economic Policy
American Social Policy:The Possibilities for Reform
Environmental Policy
Foreign and Security Policy
The American Constitution at the End of the Bush Presidency

Supplemental Materials

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

Rewards Program

Currently unavailable