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American Government: Brief Version

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This book offers a foundation for political concepts and historic background about the U.S. Using standard survey course format, the author skims the broad topics of government from the core documents, including the Declaration and the Constitution, to the general structures and processes of governing. While I must conclude with a prior reviewer that the writing is unexciting, I have yet to find THE basic government text equivalent of "Democracy - Not 4 Dummies"

A trully remarkable text book! This text strives where many fail, in communicating with students from AP level high school to Doctoral studies. Includded are full color diagrams on the political process, governmental structure dating back to the 1600s. Also, philisophical viewpoints from Plato to John Locke. The benefit of the text, is its current up-to-date information on the 'insides' of political views and parties. This text would assist anyone in learning about our nations history and government.

American Government covered everything and anything on politics. I could not have asked for a better introduction on politics! It covered everything from the US Constitution to interest groups and the bureaucracy. If you are interested in politics, but need a simple, solid introduction, this book is for you! However, I found the book was difficult to read, as it was poorly written and tedious at times. Although this book is probably the best intro to Government around, do not buy it if you have a short attention span.

I found this book easy to read and understand. It's a refreshing look at the past and notes important specifics in history. "Cuts to the chase."
This book is well organized and easy to navigate.

Wilson's book is a very solid foundation for begining political science clases. It delivers the information in a to the point way that is easy to understand. The charts and graphs barely reach the '90's and need to be updated. The headlines are very useful when skiming and reviewing. The end of the chapter summaries and bold typed vocabulary words are very convieninet for studying. . .A well written book that shows all sides of controversial issues!

This is a great book that explores the founding principles of our nation and the inner workings of government on a basic level. It is written in a simple way that makes it very easy to read and yet its depth and substance is solid! I really am enjoying this book and doubt I will sell it after the semester ends. I highly recommend it for anyone who desires to learn the most important aspects of government. I thought I knew "everything" based on what people had told me until I read this book. It provides an appropriate general perspective that has allowed me to form my own opinions and ideas about politics and leadership. Liberty is at its core. Thanks Professor Schott for using this textbook.

well, a little late for sure, but I had ordered so many books at the time of this order I never really checked if I had received them all.
this one had never arrived...oh well. that is some money down the drain.
Pay attention to this seller and keep up with the shipment.

This book contains about 1200 pages of the kindest paper you've ever sensed. If you don't LOVE the paper in this book, then you're crazy.

it's a book. on government. for a class.... someone was selling it here so i bought it and it's here and we are going to use it... hope this review was helpful.

I purposely paid extra to expedite shipping of a book. The two other books that I ordered on the same day have been received, BUT THIS SELLER STILL HAS NOT SHIPPED, he has sat on it since Friday morning, it is now after the work day on Wednesday - 4 entire business days and a weekend in between.

THIS SELLER IS UNRESPONSIVE - it is sad that I have to go through means of a review because THE SELLER HAS NOT RESPONDED TO TWO EMAILS. Regardless of what shipping method, it is inexcusable, lazy, arrogant, and discourteous to not ship anything within at least a few days time.

DO NOT USE THIS SELLER.