American Government: Power and Purpose

by Kenneth A. Shepsle, Theodore J. Lowi, Benjamin Ginsberg

In the Ninth Edition,American Government: Power and Purposemaintains the analytical rigor, focused pedagogy, and judicious use of relevant history that have distinguished it as the authoritative text for American government courses. Retaining the analytical framework that first appeared in the Seventh Edition, the Ninth Edition emphasizes five core "Principles of Politics": 1. All political behavior has a purpose 2. All politics is collective action...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393927148
• ISBN13: 9780393927146
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 599 Pages
• Weight: 2.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.2" x 9.0"