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A textbook for a first course that Lowi (Cornell U.) and Ginsburg (Johns Hopkins U.) have revised almost yearly since the first edition in 1990. Recognizing the theater inherent in politics, they include many narratives in which characters deal with the facts of complex situations they find themselves in. The broad sections cover the historical foundations, institutions, politics, and governance. A study guide is available on the Web. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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"Can the government govern?" "How can we provide the presidency enough power without providing too much?" "Do elections matter?" These and other simple yet provocative questions are the bases for Lowi and Ginsberg's distinctive historical and institutional approach. With Lowi and Ginsberg's rich presentation, students gain a deeper understanding of why today's institutions function as they do and how these institutions interact, making the book a classroom success year after year, edition after edition.
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