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The Contours of American Politics" takes a fresh look at the
political culture of the United States. In its complexity and
diversity, America fascinates. Its politics are brash and exciting,
and its political impact upon the wider world is profound. This
book examines not simply the mechanics of America's political
system but also the ideas and principles that shape its
values.
Drawing on a diverse range of interdisciplinary material, the
book maps the landscape of contemporary American political culture
and identity. It surveys the nation's past as a critical and
formative influence upon its present. It argues that religious
beliefs, together with patterns of immigration and migration
westwards across the continent, create the landscape of America's
contemporary political culture. Roper examines the "politics of
nostalgia" the roots of American democracy, and the framework of
the federal government. Other topics covered include the nature of
political power, the influence of the media, the stratification of
American society in terms of race, class and gender, and the
cultural sensibilities that underpin foreign policy."
The Contours of American Politics" is an excellent guide to the
nation's political thinking, its attitudes and its political
processes at the end of the "American Century" and at the beginning
of the new millennium. It will be essential reading for
undergraduates studying American Politics, American Culture, and
International Relations.
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