Understanding American Politics. Brooks, Abelson, Haussman 9781487542559 New**

University of Toronto Press

Understanding American Politics, Third EditionAuthor(s): Stephen Brooks, Donald E. Abelson, Melissa Haussman\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: University of Toronto Press, Canada\nImprint: University of Toronto Press\nISBN-13: 9781487542559, 978-1487542559\nSynopsis\nUnderstanding American Politics provides a unique introduction to the contemporary political landscape of the United States. Placing the study of American politics within a broader context of other western democracies, this textbook reinforces the idea that in order to understand the American system, students need to begin by understanding their own democracy. This balanced, comparative perspective is integrated throughout to better explain and highlight the ways in which American politics and government work in relation to other democracies.\n\n Streamlined to fit easily in todays US politics courses, the third edition is fully updated and revised to engage with key issues in American politics while providing an accessible.