An innovative edited textbook, designed for first-time students of American politics. This volume offers an accessible and comprehensive examination of American politics both before and after September 11.Governing Americacovers the foundations of modern American politics, the structure of American governing institutions, domestic and foreign public policies and a series of contemporary controversies.
Introduction,Robert Singh Part I Historical and Theoretical Context 1. America and the World,Michael Cox 2. America and the World,Michael Cox Part II Institutions and Intermediary Organizations 3. The US Constitution,Richard Hodder-Williams 4. Federalism,John G. Francis 5. Political Parties and the Party System,Robert Mason 6. Elections,Candice Nelson 7. Mass Media,Pete Lentini 8. The Presidency,John Hart 9. Congress,John E. Owens 10. Federal Judiciary,Richard Hodder Williams 11. Federal Bureaucracy,Mark Carl Rom 12. Interest Groups,Burdett Loomis Part III Public Policy 13. Economic Policy,Nigel Bowles 14. Foreign Policy,John Dumbrell 15. Foreign Economic Policy,Steve Burman 16. Environmental Policy,Elizabeth Bomberg 17. Social Policy,Fiona Ross Part IV Issues and Controversies 18. Abortion,Martin Durham 19. Gun Control,Robert Singh 20. Capital Punishment,Robert Singh 21. Gender,Vivien Hart 22. Religion,Steve Bruce 23. Gay Rights,Don Haider-Markel 24. Race and Multiculturalism,Eric Kaufmann 25. American Power Before and After September 11,Michael Cox
Robert Singh is Lecturer in Politics and Programme Director of the MSc/MRes in American Politics at BirklS$
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