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ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. --Updated in a new 9th edition, Politics in America provides straightforward, descriptive coverage of American politics and government. Using the Harold Lasswell definition of politics Tom Dye employs this classic, and still resonant, interpretation as the lens through which he examines the foundations, institutions, behaviors, and policies of the American political system.
How does the classic definition of politics as the process of who gets what, when, and how explain the structure and function of the American government? Thomas R. Dye, a veteran political scientist, utilizes Harold Lasswell’s foundational framework to analyze the complexities of the United States political system. By applying this lens, the text systematically evaluates how power is distributed, how institutions operate, and how public policy is formulated within the American context.
What You Will Find
This text is regarded as a standard, accessible introduction to American government, favored for its clear, descriptive approach to complex political mechanics. The framing suggests a pedagogical focus intended for undergraduate students seeking a foundational understanding of the American political landscape.
Page Count:
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Publication Date:
2010-12-31
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205077684
ISBN-13:
9780205077687