The Promise and Performance of American Democracy
"The most effective element of the text is the theme, which stimulates critical thought from students about what we should realistically expect from democracy. The authors also do an exceptional job of explaining political science research in a way that is clear and straightforward for an undergraduate audience, and maintains their interest by making clear connections between theory and real-world phenomena."- James Cottrill, Santa Clara University"Students enjoy the book's narrative and I enjoy how it conveys scholarly material in a way that's accessible to even those without a Political Science background."- Jeff Fine, Clemson University