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American Politics: A Very Short Introduction
Authored by Richard M. Valelly
Narrated by Paul Heitsch

0:00 Intro
0:03 1 Elements of American democracy
20:24 2 The presidency
23:48 Outro

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BOOK DESCRIPTION

American politics seems to grow more contentious and complicated by the day, and whether American democracy works well is hotly debated. Amidst all this roiling partisan argument and confusing claims and counterclaims, there has never been a greater need for an impartial primer on the basics of the American political system. This Very Short Introduction gives listeners a concise, accessible, and sophisticated overview of the vital elements of American democracy, emphasizing both how these elements function, their historical origins, and how they have evolved into their present forms. Richard Valelly covers all facets of America's political system: the bicameral Congress and the place of the filibuster, the legislative-executive process, the role of the Supreme Court, political parties and democratic choice, bureaucracy, the partisan revival, and the political economy. He offers as well an original analysis of the evolution of the American presidency and a fascinating chapter on the effects of public polling on political decision-making and voter representation. Valelly shows that the American political system is, and always has been, very much a work in progress-unfolding within, and also constantly updating, an eighteenth-century constitutional framework. In a refreshingly balanced and judicious assessment, he explores the strengths of American democracy while candidly acknowledging both gaps in representation and the increasing income inequality have sparked protest and intense public discussion. Finally, Valelly considers the remarkable persistence, for more than two centuries, of the basic constitutional forms established in 1787, despite the dramatic social changes that have reshaped virtually all aspects of American life. For anyone wishing to understand the nuts and bolts of how our political system works-and sometimes fails to work-this Very Short Introduction is the very best place to start.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Richard M. Valelly is Claude C. Smith '14 Professor of Political Science at Swarthmore College. His publications include Princeton Readings in American Politics, The Two Reconstructions, which won several prizes, and Radicalism in the States.


Paul Heitsch has been narrating audiobooks since 2011, after having worked as a pianist, composer, recording engineer, producer, and sound designer for many years. His work is often cited for the authenticity he brings to the narrative and characters he portrays, as well as his versatility, and clear, smooth delivery.

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AUDIOBOOK DETAILS

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Language: English
Publisher: Tantor Media Inc
Published on: July 31, 2018
ISBN: 9781541447097
Duration: 3 hr, 57 min
Genres: Political Science / American Government / General, Political Science / Civics & Citizenship, Political Science / General

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