The simplest way to get to grips with the American political
system
American Politics For Dummies is an engaging and
accessible guide to the inner workings of the U.S. government,
cutting through the political jargon, to give you the facts. The
book begins with the basics, including government structure and
processes, and later covers current events that make the
news.
The world of American politics can be bewildering to anyone not
born and bred in the U.S.A. This plain-English guide is perfect
whether you are a student or simply fascinated by the world’s most
powerful democracy. From the electoral process to 'special
relationships’, you discover all you need to know with American
Politics For Dummies.
* The birth of America – find
out about the emergence of the US, from the ideas upon
which America was founded to the creation
of the US Constitution
* Go government – understand the
powers of the President, how Congress operates, the
function of the Supreme Court and how
US laws are created and passed
* Party on – discover the ins
and outs of elections and political parties, from the
electoral process and the two-party system to the voting behaviour
amongst Americans
* One nation, many identities –
get to understand the workings of a truly
multicultural society
* All the world’s a stage
– grasp the grand strategy of the US to
understand why the nation acts as it does in international
politics
2014 kicks off the latest round of U.S. Congressional election
and marks the beginning the 2016 Presidential election cycle. There
will be headlines, there will be debate and there will be news. If
you’re looking to keep up and understand it all, American
Politics For Dummies is a great place to start.
system
American Politics For Dummies is an engaging and
accessible guide to the inner workings of the U.S. government,
cutting through the political jargon, to give you the facts. The
book begins with the basics, including government structure and
processes, and later covers current events that make the
news.
The world of American politics can be bewildering to anyone not
born and bred in the U.S.A. This plain-English guide is perfect
whether you are a student or simply fascinated by the world’s most
powerful democracy. From the electoral process to 'special
relationships’, you discover all you need to know with American
Politics For Dummies.
* The birth of America – find
out about the emergence of the US, from the ideas upon
which America was founded to the creation
of the US Constitution
* Go government – understand the
powers of the President, how Congress operates, the
function of the Supreme Court and how
US laws are created and passed
* Party on – discover the ins
and outs of elections and political parties, from the
electoral process and the two-party system to the voting behaviour
amongst Americans
* One nation, many identities –
get to understand the workings of a truly
multicultural society
* All the world’s a stage
– grasp the grand strategy of the US to
understand why the nation acts as it does in international
politics
2014 kicks off the latest round of U.S. Congressional election
and marks the beginning the 2016 Presidential election cycle. There
will be headlines, there will be debate and there will be news. If
you’re looking to keep up and understand it all, American
Politics For Dummies is a great place to start.
€15.99
O autorze
Dr Matthew Alan Hill is a senior lecturer in History atLiverpool John Moores University. He teaches on all topics related
to the politics of the United States. In his research he
concentrates on contemporary US foreign policy – in
particular, democracy promotion and post-war reconstructions.
Język Angielski ● Format PDF ● Strony 384 ● ISBN 9781118921135 ● Rozmiar pliku 3.8 MB ● Wydawca John Wiley & Sons ● Opublikowany 2014 ● Ydanie 1 ● Do pobrania 24 miesięcy ● Waluta EUR ● ID 3367914 ● Ochrona przed kopiowaniem Adobe DRM
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