America's New Democracy

America's New Democracy Morris P. Fiorina Paul E. Peterson Stephen D. Voss Bertram Johnson Written in a strong narrative voice and brimming with examples of interest to students, the election update of America's New Democracy provides a focused and stimulating treatment of politics in the United States that is more streamlined than ever before. Illustrating popular influence across the political system in defense of a central themethat elections matter more in America's political system today than they have in the past or do in other democraciesthe book challenges the pessimistic view that government seldom listens to ordinary people. Features Inexpensive and brief, this book is an excellent option for professors who want to use supplementary texts, additional readings, or periodicals. "On the Web" list of links found at the end of each chapter directs students to pertinent web sites on the Internet. Coverage of hot topics in American political culture, including values-based conflicts over gay rights. Strong attention to civil rights and liberties, including recent Supreme Court cases on issues such as affirmative action and the war on terror. Up-to-date coverage on public policy, including recent changes in social welfare policy and prescription drug coverage. In-depth coverage of important and often overlooked topics, including unconventional participation, religion and politics, and linguistic minorities. Completely up-to-date scholarship incorporates the most recent political science research available.Visit us at www.ablongman.com/polisciFiorina, Morris P. is the author of 'America's New Democracy ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780321423627 and ISBN 0321423623.