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American Government And Politics (1910)

American Government And Politics (1910)

Beard, Charles Austin

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Political Science

ISBN10: 116937607X
ISBN13: 9781169376076
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 790
Weight: 3.46
Height: 1.63 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
American Government and Politics is a comprehensive study of the political system of the United States, written by Charles Austin Beard and originally published in 1910. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the historical development of American government, the structure and functions of the federal government, the role of political parties and interest groups, and the dynamics of public opinion and elections.Beard's approach to American politics is rooted in his belief that the key to understanding the system is to examine the economic and social forces that shape it. He argues that the American government is fundamentally a reflection of the interests and power relations of different groups within society, and that understanding these dynamics is essential for understanding how the system works.The book is organized into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of American government and politics. The first section provides an overview of the historical development of the American political system, from the colonial period to the early 20th century. The second section examines the structure and functions of the federal government, including the roles of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.The third section focuses on the role of political parties and interest groups in shaping American politics, while the fourth section explores the dynamics of public opinion and elections. The final section of the book considers some of the key challenges facing the American political system at the time of its writing, including the rise of big business and the growing influence of special interests.Overall, American Government and Politics is a seminal work in the field of political science, and remains an important resource for scholars and students of American politics today. Its emphasis on the economic and social forces that shape the political system continues to influence contemporary debates about the nature of American democracy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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