{"product_id":"the-basics-of-american-politics-9781041027041","title":"The Basics of American Politics","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Wasserman Gary | Elliott Fullmer\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: American Government - National\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLively and straightforward, \u003ci\u003eThe Basics of American Politics\u003c\/i\u003e offers a concise and accessible introduction to the nuts and bolts of the American system of government.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the nine chapters, Gary Wasserman and Elliott Fullmer engage readers in a complex \"game\" where government institutions and political players follow constitutional and other rules to gain power. \u003ci\u003eThe Basics\u003c\/i\u003e reviews the original purpose, history, and current performance of our democratic system and emphasizes the importance of civic trust in the political culture. A comprehensive yet compact set of features--including \"Spotlight On,\" \"A Closer Look,\" and \"Case Study\" boxes; chapter wrap-ups, Thought Questions, Learn the Terms glossary entries, and Suggested Readings--keeps students engaged and offer professors easy \"launching pads\" into timely topics beyond the basic text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis affordable text is ideal for introductory courses on American government.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47616416088215,"sku":"9781041027041","price":12867.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781041027041.webp?v=1775113213","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-basics-of-american-politics-9781041027041","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}