...one of the best new texts that takes a hard, critical look at many of the old assumptions we have made about the American political system. -- Armando Gutierrez, University of Houston Excellent! Especially chapters one and four. -- Bruce Grube, California State Polytechnic University Excellent! Especially chapters one and four. -- Bruce Grube, California State Polytechnic University ...one of the best new texts that takes a hard, critical look at many of the old assumptions we have made about the American political system. -- Armando Gutierrez, University of Houston