This edition of “The Logic of American Politics” is a comprehensive and updated ebook that provides an in-depth analysis of the 2016 election and the resulting presidency of Donald Trump. Written by Samuel Kernell, Gary C. Jacobson, Thad Kousser, and Lynn Vavreck, this book offers students an understanding of the institution-based style of American politics. The authors utilize simple and effective concepts, such as delegation, veto, agenda control, and voting guidelines, to provide insight into why the American political system is structured as it is. They also explore the increasing partisan nature of politics, particularly concerning issues such as the legalization of marijuana and same-sex marriage. The ebook also delves into other contentious issues such as immigration policy and the Affordable Care Act. Finally, the book takes a close look at policymaking and how issues like healthcare reform, global environmental change, and the federal budget are approached. The ebook has received favorable reviews, with readers noting its well-written style and use of up-to-date research. This edition is available as an original ePub and converted PDF, with no access codes included.
The Logic of American Politics (8th Edition) – Jacobson, Kernell, Smith – PDF
eBook Details
- Authors: Samuel Kernell, Gary C. Jacobson, Thad Kousser, and Lynn Vavreck.
- Series: Logic of American Politics
- Format: ePub (original), PDF (Converted)
- Publisher: CQ Press; 2nd edition
- Publication Date: 21st March 2017
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1506358667
- ISBN-13: 9781506358666
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About The Author
Gary C. Jacobson
Gary C. Jacobson is a distinguished professor of political science at the University of California, San Diego, where he has taught since 1979. He previously taught at the University of California at Riverside, Yale University, Trinity College, and Stanford University. Dr. Jacobson specializes in the study of U.S. elections, interest groups, parties, and Congress. He is the author of The Electoral Origins of Dividend Government: Competition in the U.S. House Elections, 1946 - 1988, and A Divider, Not a Uniter: George W. Bush and the American People, and Money in Congressional Elections: The Politics of Congressional Elections, and is co-author with Samuel Kernell of Strategy and Choice in Congressional Elections. Jacobson is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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