A Brief Introduction to US Politics

McKeever and Davies, Brief Introduction to US Politics

A Brief Introduction to US Politics is a lively, student friendly introduction to US politics.  Clear, and easy to use, there is no better guide to the intricacies of US political institutions.

The book provides students with a highly accessible overview, looking in detail at the main institutions with coverage of the presidency, Congress and the Supreme Court.

Any student reading US Politics, be it at great depth or as part of a comprehensive course, will find A Brief Introduction to US Politics a perfect companion.

In addition to the succinct treatment of core material, the book benefits from many helpful features:

-         Brief introductory guide to the book's Parts and Chapters

-         End of chapter summaries 

-         Guides to further reading

-         Suggested topics for classroom discussion

-     Tables, charts and highlighted passages raise issues of particular interest or relevance.

Dr Robert McKeever lectures at Reading University and is Head of the School of Sociology, Politics & International Relations.

Professor Philip Davies lectures at De Montfort University and is the Director of The Eccles Centre at the British Library.