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ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products.   Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase.   Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code.   Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase.   -- Updated in its 8th edition,  Approaching Democracy addresses the evolving nature of the American experiment in democratic government.  It teaches readers the theory and basics of American political science and the nation's political history. It provides the critical thinking skills needed to analyze these evolving relationships.  Larry Berman and Bruce Allen Murphy are long-time teachers of the Introductory American Political Science course in both large and small public and private universities. Their goal was to write a book that offers a clear and relevant theme in an easily readable format. 

Paperback: 624 pages

Publisher: Pearson; 8 edition (March 4, 2012)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0205251609

ISBN-13: 978-0205251605

Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 1.5 x 10.7 inches

Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Best Sellers Rank: #42,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #19 in Books > Textbooks > Social Sciences > Political Science > Political Ideologies #62 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Politics & Government > Ideologies & Doctrines > Democracy #63 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Politics & Government > Specific Topics > Civics & Citizenship

Decent book containing various descriptions of the many political systems in the United States, with examples of both US political systems, and political systems abroad, shown to compare the US politically to the world. Contains a lot of details, and is generally easy to read. Very few changes from the 7th edition, so unless you absolutely need this edition, get the 7th edition

Well-written! I enjoyed this textbook very much.

It was worth it. No mishaps or anything.

Mind numbing.

A+

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