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10th Edition: Democracy Under Pressure: An Introduction to the Americal Political System
10th Edition Democracy Under Pressure An Introduction to the Americal Political System Author:Milton C. Cummings, Jr.; David Wise American Government courses are constantly changing because of world events and the political cycle. This new edition was published using technology that allows for the inclusion of late-breaking coverage of the 2006 elections as well as hot topics relating to America's war on terrorism. — This is truly a political science text for the 21st cent... more »ury! Democracy Under Pressure gives you a balanced, realistic guide to American politics that clearly describes the institutions of American government. The authors' theme of "democracy under pressure" helps you focus on the way the American democracy responds to needs and demands of its people. The respected author team of Cummings and Wise provide in-depth coverage of the 2006 mid-term elections, the long-term threat of terrorism, issues surrounding the continuing conflict in Iraq, an analysis of the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA, recent intelligence reforms, warrantless wiretapping, and hundreds of other late-breaking topics! Democracy Under Pressure focuses on the gap that exists between rhetoric and reality in government today. Streamlined and accessible, this is a book you'll want to read!« less