Government by the People, National, State, Local Version (18th Edition)

The bestseller in the field for many years and the leader in creating the Politically Active Classroom (PAC), Government by the People brings students the keen insights of four prize-winning political scientists. Acclaimed for its superb writing style, pedagogical support, and comprehensive and balanced treatment of the American political system, this classic text has been thoroughly revised, redesigned, and updated to address the diverse and changing nature of American politics and to meet the needs of American Government classes today. A complete multimedia package--Companion Website, Free CD-ROM, WebCT--rounds out the learning package. Get into the PAC!