New American Democracy, The

Updated in a new 7 th edition, The New American Democracy offers a stimulating, analytical approach to American government and a unique perspective on contemporary politics with an emphasis on elections and their importance in the American political system. The authors – among the most well-known and well-respected scholars working in political science today –propose in their text that politicians today are perpetually engaged in the election process-a permanent campaign -which has profoundly affected how our government functions today.