Government in America, Eighth Edition
Edwards/Wattenberg/Lineberry

The new eighth edition of Government in America continues to frame its content with a public policy approach to government in the United States, asking students to consider the question, "What difference does politics make to the policies governments produce?" This focus engages students' interest and stimulates consideration of important aspects of governing.

Government in America also features a unique chapter on the federal budget, and expands on two important themes: the nature of democracy (How should we govern?) and the scope of government (What should government do?). The new eighth edition features substantial new information throughout, introducing students to recent scholarship and current events.