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A historical and institutional approach in discussing the American government, this edition includes: increased attention to the analytic narrative; and a critical examination of institutional reform.

Freedom and Power

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Analyzing Politics makes the fundamentals of rational-choice theory accessible to undergraduates in clear, nontechnical language.

Rationality, Behavior, and Institutions

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Mark S. Bonchek

Analyzing Politics provides a clear, thorough, and jargon-free introduction to rational choice theory.

Stephen Ansolabehere

A fresh, accessible perspective on the fundamentals

A Brief Introduction

Based on the Full Edition of American Government: Power and Purpose, but with a simpler framework, the Fourteenth Brief Edition combines authoritative, concise coverage of the central topics in American politics with smart pedagogical features designed to get students thinking analytically. The Fourteenth Edition has been thoroughly updated through the 2016 elections, and now brings an analytical perspective to current policy issues in new "Policy Principle" sections.

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Making and Breaking Governments theorizes on how parties create, maintain, or replace new governments.

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