In this state-of-the-art textbook, a distinguished team of established experts and rising scholars discuss the legacy of the Obama years and the impact of the unexpected Trump presidential victory of 2016. Carrying on the tradition set by its predecessors of incisive, authoritative and up-to-date coverage, this eighth volume explores the policy dilemmas faced by the Trump administration, as well as the doubts over the efficiency of America's key political institutions, its policy-making processes and the operation of its democracy.
Carefully balancing contemporary topics with in-depth analysis of their underlying processes and historical roots, this is essential reading for all students and researchers in the field of American government and politics. Moreover, as issues such as race, religion, and law and order become ever more politicized, it will be highly valuable for those interested in American society more generally.
1. Introduction; Gillian Peele, Christopher J. Bailey, Bruce Cain, B. Guy Peters and Jon Herbert.- 2. Race, Ethnicity and Immigration; Richard Johnson.- 3. Religion and American Politics; Gillian Peele.- 4. The 2016 Elections; David Brady and Brett Parker.- 5.Political Parties; Nicol Rae.- 6. Interest Groups and Political Money; Raymond J. La Raja.- 7. The Presidency; Douglas L. Kriner.- 8. Congress; Joel D. Aberbach and Bert A. Rockman.- 9.The Supreme Court; Cornell W. Clayton and Michael Salamone.- 10. States and Cities; Graham Wilson.- 11. Economic Policy; B. Guy Peters.- 12. Environment Policy; Christopher J. Bailey.- 13. The Obama Legacy, Partisan Polarisation, and the Politics of Social Policy; Alex Waddan and Daniel Beland.- 14. Crime, Law and Order; J.N.Herbert.- 15. Foreign and Security Policy; Jordan Tama.- 16. Reforming American Democracy: Paving the way for Trump; Bruce E. Cain
