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Principles and Practice of American Politics: Classic and Contemporary Readings |  | Authors: Samuel Kernell, Steven S. Smith
Publisher: CQ Press
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Edition: 4th
Pages: 689
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ISBN: 1604264632
Dewey Decimal Number: 320.973
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Combining timeless readings with cutting-edge, current selections, Kernell and Smith bring judicious editing and important context for students learning the ropes of American government. This collection effectively examines the strategic behavior of key players in American politics, showing that political actors, though motivated by their own interests, are governed by the Constitution, the law, and institutional rules, as well as influenced by the strategies of others.
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 Book With Lots of Useful Info January 4, 2007
Brent J. Hawk (Columbus, OH USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book has a lot of information regarding political trends. I highly reccomend it to beginners that want a strong background in American Politics, and want to be informed about innerworkings of the public policy process. As a Political Science major, I do quite a bit of reading myself and know the difference between a book that is utterly dense or not. From my experience, this book is an easy read for those that are analytical thinkers and apply logic and reasoning to their lives in relation to political science.
 diverse readings November 10, 2006
W Boudville (Terra, Sol 3)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The editors give the reader a timely historical perspective on how American politics is played. Some papers are classics. Notably James Madison's Federalist #10 and #51 Papers. Now some two hundred years old. These discuss how the checks and balances in the Constitution act to restrain legislators from exploiting the nation, and on how the very diversity of a large republic can reduce the chances of factionalism prevailing. Though the latter argument is perhaps somewhat questionable.
The book also has lectures from two current Supreme Court judges, Scalia and Breyer. Plus pivotal court decisions like Roe vs. Wade from the 1970s.
The sweep of the readings is a good indicator of the multivaried nature of politics.
Review for Principle and Practice February 18, 2010
Shelly Lauren (New York)
Great book, although it can be hard to follow at times. The essays are very specific which is helpful in determining different views on certain issues such as the legal system, abortion, federalism, etc. I used this book in my American Government class and it was very helpful.
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