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1	America's Courts & the Criminal Justice System more books like this by David W Neubauer Best-selling AMERICA'S COURTS AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM focuses on the dynamics of the court by introducing the concept of the "courthouse workgroup" and the interrelated relationship of the three main actors-judge, prosecutor, and defense attorney-thus illustrating the law in action, not just the theories and facts. Neubauer also uses a ... see all copies from £2.02! new only from £2.02! \| first editions
2	Government in America: People, Politics, and Policy more books like this by George C Edwards This Update includes discussions about September 11th, the war on terrorism, and the midterm elections, and includes access to the new LongmanParticipate.com Version 2.0. This Update is the Tenth Edition of Government in America with new discussions inserted into the text--without changing the page numbering. It gives students the most current and ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £7.63! \| first editions
3	Struggle for Democracy more books like this by Edward S Greenberg This critical thinking approach to American government challenges students to evaluate the quality of democracy in America today within a unique framework that offers a holistic view of our system. This unique text challenges students to think critically about American government and politics through the use of two compelling organizational themes ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £7.51! \| first editions
4	The Death of Common Sense: How Law is Suffocating America more books like this by Philip K Howard Distressing, disturbing, devastatingly detailed--this stunning examination of how modern laws are diminishing America exposes the drawbacks of rule-bound government, tells why nothing gets done, reveals the phony pretensions of law, and shows why well-intentioned laws have actually devalued rights. In short, The Death of Common Sense demonstrates ... see all copies from £2.11! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	The Price of Loyalty: George W. Bush, the White House, and the Education of Paul O'Neill more books like this by Ron Suskind An explosive account of the inner workings of the George W. Bush administration, written with the extensive cooperation of former U.S. Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill. As readers are taken to the very epicentre of government, this news-making book offers a definitive view of Bush and his closest advisers as they manage crucial domestic policies ... see all copies from £2.01! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	What It Takes: The Way to the White House more books like this by Richard Ben Cramer Takes the reader to the heart of American politics. Examining the 1988 US presidential campaign, the author draws the reader inside the hearts and minds of the politicians involved, including Robert Dole, Michael Dukakis, Jesse Jackson, Gary Hart and George Bush. The author won a Pulitzer Prize in 1979. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £12.63! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	Comparative Politics Today: A World View more books like this by Gabriel Abraham Almond (Editor) Comparative Politics Today is the text that helped define the discipline of comparative politics, and it continues to set the standard in examining the purpose of government and comparing the world's diverse political systems. Written by leading comparativists and area study specialists, this text's opening chapters outline key concepts in ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £38.19! \| first editions
8	The J Curve: A New Way to Understand Why Nations Rise and Fall more books like this by Ian Bremmer Locate nations on the J Curve - left for authoritarian, right for democratic. Then figure out how to force those on the left to open their societies, rather than encouraging them to shut them tighter by further isolating them. The West's isolation of Kim Jong-il's North Korea gives him the cover he needs to extend his brutal regime (the mistake ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £7.03! \| first editions
9	American Government: Power and Purpose more books like this by Theodore J Lowi In the Ninth Edition, "American Government: Power and Purpose" maintains 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 ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £15.62! \| first editions
10	The System: The American Way of Politics at the Breaking Point more books like this by Haynes Bonner Johnson, David S Broder The authors of this text seek to show in detail how "the system" has corrupted America's political institutions. They take as an example the Clinton healthcare reform initiative - the most ambitious call for US government action since the 1960s. Granted access to meetings by Bill and Hillary Clinton, Senators Bob Dole, Edward Kennedy and Newt ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £10.58! \| signed copies \| first editions
11 view cover	What's So Great about America more books like this by Dinesh D'Souza Culture critic D'Souza debunks what he sees as the standard liberal charges against the United States--such as that it is decadent and an inheritor of the West's colonial heritage. He celebrates the American values of liberty, freedom, and individuality, and shows how they argue against such a view. D'Souza regrets that anti-American views seem to ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.81! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	Common Law more books like this by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. The Common Law is Oliver Wendell Holmes' most sustained work of jurisprudence. In it the careful reader will discern traces of his later thought as found in both his legal opinions and other writings. At the outset of The Common Law Holmes posits that he is concerned with establishing that the common law can meet the changing needs of society ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £8.19! \| first editions
13 view cover	The Final Days: The Last, Desperate Abuses of Power by the Clinton White House more books like this by Barbara Olson Here is the last work of Barbara Olson, tragically killed in the Terrorist attacks of September 11. This book reveals the Clintons' shocking excesses in their final days of office. see all copies from £2.73! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
14 view cover	Worse Than Watergate: The Secret Presidency of George W. Bush more books like this by John W Dean Nobody knows more, both from first hand experience and legal expertise, about the abuse of presidential power and their dangers than John Dean, former counsel to President Nixon. In Worse Than Watergate, Dean delivers a stunning indictment of the current Bush administration, and issues an urgent alarm to the nation: the Bush team's obsession with ... see all copies from £2.09! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
15 view cover	The Imperial Presidency more books like this by Arthur Meier Schlesinger, Jr. This study of presidential power by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Schlesinger was originally published in 1973 and was meant as a warning call. Schlesinger calls on Congress and the people to act to curb the escalating power of the president. see all copies from £4.78! new only from £10.89! \| signed copies \| first editions
16 view cover	Comparative Politics: Domestic Responses to Global Challenges more books like this by Charles Hauss Balancing theory with application and featuring an exciting full-colour design and engaging, student-friendly writing style, Dr. Hauss' "Comparative Politics" is the best-selling comprehensive text for "Introduction to Comparative Politics". The book uses a unique theme - Domestic Responses to Global Challenges - to introduce key concepts and ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £6.01! \| first editions
17 view cover	Countries and Concepts: Politics, Geography, Culture more books like this by Michael G Roskin For undergraduate courses in comparative politics. Providing country-by-country studies of Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Japan, China, Mexico, Nigeria, and Iran, Countries and Concepts highlights points that can apply to many countries for comparative analysis and covers key countries with greater depth than any other text. The 9th edition of ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £26.44! \| first editions
18 view cover	Understanding the Political World: A Comparative Introduction to Political Science more books like this by James N Danziger Both students and instructors praise this best-selling introduction to political science, which offers a comprehensive and highly readable explanation of how political science helps us understand the contemporary world. Danziger's rich, comparative perspective illuminates how politics works at the individual, group, national, and global levels. ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £6.30! \| first editions
19 view cover	Do I Stand Alone?: Going to the Mat Against Political Pawns and Media Jackals more books like this by Jesse Ventura MUD-SLINGING POLITICIANS, IDEOLOGICAL FANATICS, AND APATHETIC NONVOTERS BEWARE: GOVERNOR JESSE VENTURA'S GOT A FEW CHOICE WORDS FOR YOU.... In his first controversial New York Times bestseller, "I Ain't Got Time to Bleed," ex-Navy SEAL and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura told the remarkable story of his climb up the Reform Party ladder to ... see all copies from £4.78! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
20 view cover	Politics in States & Communities more books like this by Thomas R. Dye For courses in State and Local Government and Urban Politics. This best-seller stands apart from other state and local politics texts because of its comparative approach, thorough explanation, concern with policy, and ability to stimulate student interest. It focuses on the sources and nature of conflict in states and communities, along with the ... see all copies from £1.60! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
21 view cover	The Natural: The Misunderstood Presidency of Bill Clinton more books like this by Joe Klein This revisionist view of President Clinton and his administration finds more to credit than to blame, while acknowledging the stunning shadow cast by the Lewinsky affair. Journalist Klein sees a coherent foreign policy and a record of domestic achievement over two terms. His portrayal of Clinton is kinder than the Clintonesque character in Klein's ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £5.81! \| first editions
22 view cover	American Government more books like this by Walter E Volkomer Prentice Hall's exclusive Companion Website that accompanies American Government, Ninth Edition offers unique tools and support that make it easy for students and instructors to integrate this online study guide with the text. The site is a comprehensive resource that is organized according to the chapters within the text and features a variety of ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.79! \| first editions
23 view cover	Presidential Elections: Strategies and Structures of American Politics more books like this by Nelson W Polsby Brimming with data and examples from the tumultuous 2000 election and laced with previews of 2004, the eleventh edition of this classic text offers a complete overview of the presidential election process from the earliest straw polls and fundraisers to final voter turnout and exit interviews. The comprehensive coverage includes campaign strategy, ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £7.50!
24 view cover	When You Ride Alone You Ride with Bin Laden: What the Government Should Be Telling Us to Help Fight the War on Terrorism more books like this by Bill Maher (Performed by) Political provocateur Bill Maher tells it like it is in a useful and hilarious guide for the many Americans who want to do more here at home to help the war effort, but are at a loss as to what. Thirty-three dynamic new posters and several classics from our government's archive accompanied by text from one of our leading pundits and cutting-edge ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
25 view cover	The Tempting of America more books like this by Robert H Bork Bork offers his own social and legal philosophy, as well as a scathing indictment of the latest doctrine being taught in the nation's law schools. He criticizes America's invitation to politicize its entire legal process. see all copies from £2.03! new only from £10.13! \| signed copies \| first editions

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