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American Politics

Promise and Peril

Daniel Hofrenning Stefanie Chambers

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English
Routledge
07 April 2025
This introductory American Politics textbook highlights political controversies and debates that make politics compelling and shows that politics has the potential – against formidable odds – to solve crucial public problems. What are the conditions in which America – and other countries – can promote justice and prevent tyranny? What are the obstacles to positive change? And importantly, what are ways in which citizens can get involved?

This book explores the American political system, its institutions, people, and groups with a focus on identifying the promise and peril of American politics. Leading with central questions and controversies of American politics, the chapters cover all the key topics in American politics including the Constitution, federalism, civil rights, the presidency, Congress, courts, bureaucracy, media, parties, and interest groups.

Helping students understand how and why political events and processes occur, this book is suitable for undergraduate courses on American Government, American Politics, and Civics.
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Imprint:   Routledge
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm, 
Weight:   640g
ISBN:   9781032756103
ISBN 10:   1032756101
Pages:   336
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Primary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Introduction 1: The Constitution: Can the Constitution Prevent Tyranny? 2: Political Culture: Does America Bend Toward Justice? 3: Federalism: Is Federalism a Force for Justice–or Injustice? 4: Civil Rights: Do We Need More Civil Rights Laws Today? 5: Civil Liberties: Do our Civil Liberties Go too Far? 6: Political Parties: Why are Parties so Polarized? Is Polarization ever Good? 7: Interest Groups: Do Lobbyists Favor the Wealthy? 8: Political Opinion: What Role does Public Opinion Play in American Democracy? 9: Elections: Do Political Campaigns and Elections Matter? Are They Fair? 10: Congress: Can Congress Get Anything Done? 11: The Presidency: Is the President too Powerful—or Not Powerful Enough? 12: The Media: Is the Media a Check against Tyranny? 13: The Courts: Is the Supreme Court too Political? 14: The Bureaucracy: Is the Bureaucracy Filled with Neutral Experts or is it a Liberal Deep State? 15: Public Policymaking: What factors Contribute to a Successful Public Policymaking Process?

Daniel Hofrenning is Professor of Political Science and Environmental Studies at St Olaf College, USA. Stefanie Chambers is the Inaugural John R. Reitemeyer Term Professor of Political Science at Trinity College, USA.

Reviews for American Politics: Promise and Peril

""This concise American government text tells a compelling story about how politics and participation–in both formal and informal channels– can be a positive and productive way to solve problems and achieve greater justice. This book will help young people see more clearly the possibilities afforded by our democratic system and prepare them for their role as citizens and future leaders. "" -Laurel Elder, Professor of Political Science at Hartwick College and Co-Director of the Hartwick College Institute of Public Service ""American Politics: Promise and Peril introduces students to scholarly literature and encourages them to think like researchers by discussing unsettled questions. Written by two liberal arts college professors, this text provides explanations, examples, and guiding questions grounded in more than 50 years of questions from inquisitive students. "" -Richard Keiser, Emeritus Professor of Political Science, Carleton College ""This concise American government text tells a compelling story about how politics and participation – in both formal and informal channels – can be a positive and productive way to solve problems and achieve greater justice. This book will help young people see more clearly the possibilities afforded by our democratic system and prepare them for their role as citizens and future leaders."" - Laurel Elder, Professor of Political Science at Hartwick College and Co-Director of the Hartwick College Institute of Public Service, U.S.A. ""American Politics: Promise and Peril introduces students to scholarly literature and encourages them to think like researchers by discussing unsettled questions. Written by two liberal arts college professors, this text provides explanations, examples, and guiding questions grounded in more than 50 years of questions from inquisitive students."" - Richard Keiser, Emeritus Professor of Political Science, Carleton College, U.S.A.


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