A More Perfect Union: Introduction to American GovernmentBrooks/Cole Publishing Company, 1989 - 845 pages Co-authored by three academic experts, this volume attempts to emphasize the policy consequences of U.S. Government structures and political processes. The nation's political culture, Congressional behavior, the role and structure of the communication media, and implementation of public policy are dealt with in detail. This edition contains new chapters on Federalism and economic policies while the initial chapter deals with the United States as "The First New Nation." A special feature is a full-color political atlas. ISBN 0-534-11078-9: $40.00. |
Table des matières
THE CONTEXT OF AMERICAN | 1 |
Types of Policies 656 The Intelligence Community 830 Foreign | 2 |
X | 12 |
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Autres éditions - Tout afficher
A More Perfect Union: Introduction to American Government Samuel C. Patterson,Roger H. Davidson,Randall B. Ripley Affichage d'extraits - 1982 |
A More Perfect Union: Introduction to American Government Samuel C. Patterson,Roger H. Davidson,Randall B. Ripley Affichage d'extraits - 1979 |
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