American Political Process

This well-established introduction to American politics is now available in an eighth edition, having been thoroughly revised and updated throughout. Features new to this edition include: the impact of demographic changes; controversies surrounding immigration; deficits in the US economy; the impact of the Patriot Act and changes to homeland security; analysis of both of President Bush's terms in office; changes to campaign finance legislation; the use of the internet as a campaigning tool; and, the implications of Hurricane Katrina. "American Political Process" will be an essential textbook for students of American studies, American politics and politics and international relations in general.