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1 online resource (450 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Figures and Tables; Preface to the Third Edition; Acknowledgments; Chart 1: Comparison of 23 Established Democracies; Chart 2: An Overview of U.S. Politics and the Comparative View; Part I: The Constitutional Order; 1. The American Nation, State, and Regime; Case Study: The Nation, State, and Regime in Poland; 2. The U.S. Constitution; Case Study: The South African Constitution of 1996; 3. Federalism; Case Study: The European Union; Case Study: The Unitary State in Japan; Case Study: German Federalism; 4. Separation of Powers |
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Case Study: The Westminster Parliamentary ModelA Hypothetical Case Study: Parliamentary Checks and Balances; Part II: The Institutions of Government; 5. The Executive Branch: The Presidency and the Bureaucracy; Case Study: Variations in Executive Power in Southeast Asia; 6. The Legislative Branch: The Two Houses of Congress; Case Study: Legislative Variation in the Former British Dominions; 7. The Judicial Branch: The Supreme Court and the Federal Courts; Case Study: The Judiciary in France; Part III: Political Participation |
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8. Conventional and Unconventional Participation: Activism, Social Movements, and Interest GroupsCase Study: The Zapatistas and Indigenous Political Participation in Mexico; 9. Voting and Elections; Case Study: Voting and Elections in Israel; 10. Political Parties; A Hypothetical Case Study: Electoral Systems and the Number of Parties; 11. Public Opinion and Political Values; Case Study: The World Values Survey; Part IV: Public Policy and Policymaking; 12. Domestic Policy: Socioeconomic Regulation, Civil Liberties, and Civil Rights |
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Case Study: Political Rights and Social Protections in Denmark13. Foreign Policy: The United States in the World; Case Study: The Foreign Policy of China; Conclusion: The American Anomaly on Balance; For Further Study: A Brief Bibliographic Essay on "American Exceptionalism"; Glossary Terms; Index |
| Summary |
Seymour Martin Lipset pronounced over a decade ago, "Someone who knows only one country knows no country." It is well established that students learn the intricacies of American politics better when they are presented in a comparative context. In today?s globalized society and workforce, it is all the more important for students to understand that the American political system is in many ways the exception and not the rule. Introductory textbooks on American government, however, rarely emphasize in sufficient depth how the United States compares to other political systems. And introductions to comparative politics infrequently situate the United States in their analysis. The American Anomaly systematically analyzes the U.S. political system by way of comparison with other countries, especially other industrialized democracies. It is organized into four sections, respectively covering the constitutional order, governmental institutions, political participation, and public policy. Extended case studies in each chapter draw on all the major regions of the world. Thoroughly revised throughout, the third edition includes:Updates throughout to reflect recent developments, including battles for control of Congress and the White House in 2010 and 2012, the challenges and successes of the Obama presidency, and political developments including the rise of the Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street. The addition of a ready-reference glossary defining key terms, along with a key terms list at the end of each chapter. Updates to examples from other countries, such as changes to the European Union in light of the Eurozone crisis, the weakening of the Mexican state due to surges in drug-related crime, and the growth of China?s global role. A substantive update to the domestic policy and foreign policy chapters. A significant update on online/web-based activism, with particular regard to the expanding role of social media. New tables and charts in each chapter. A companion website also offers overview slides, links, and other supporting features |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Comparative government.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Essays.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- General.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- National.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Reference.
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Comparative government
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Politics and government
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| SUBJECT |
United States -- Politics and government -- 2001-2009. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2001002071
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781135079116 |
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1135079110 |
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9781135079123 |
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1135079129 |
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