US Government and Politics Annual Update 2012

Paperback

Published: 27/01/2012

Extent: 72 pages

Illustrations: Black and white illustrations

 

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Summary:

Featuring information and analysis of recent events in US politics, this book provides you with topical source material to draw on for tasks throughout your course, and for answering examination questions. Written by an experienced and acknowledged expert in the field of US politics, this is the book you need if you are aiming for the highest grades at A2.

• The key developments of 2011 you need to know
• Up-to-date examples and data to help you achieve the highest grades
• Written by experienced authors and senior examiners who know what you need to know to get those top grades

• The perfect update for your textbook, bringing you right up to date with all the topical material you need to succeed in your exams

Table of Contents:
1 Obama and the partisan presidency
2 President Obama's re-election hopes
3 The Republican's presidential nomination race
4 US parties: why are the differences now 'between' rather than 'within'?
5 Taking the initiative, and the referendum and recall
6 Rights to the right?
7 The Supreme Court, 2010-11
8 Is the US Constitution past its use-by date?
9 The Obama White House
Who's Who in US Politics 2012

About the Author(s):

The author, Anthony J. Bennett, is an experienced teacher and examiner. He has written on American politics for over 20 years. His other publications include the highly successful US Government & Politics (3rd edition), also published by Philip Allan.
 

Readership:
A2 Government & Politics