American Government: Power and Purpose

This text presents a historical and institutional approach in discussing the American government. The seventh edition of "American Government: Power and Purpose" includes: increased attention to the analytic narrative; emphasis on fundamental, underlying principles of politics; and a critical examination of institutional reform. With meaningful pedagogy throughout the text and a multimedia instructional package, this text aims to lead students to analyze the core principles of politics and to understand how these principles influence American political devlopment. The text is available with chapters of policy (the Seventh Edition) and without (the Core Seventh Edition).