The Search for American Political Development
"A brilliant, disquieting, and demandingly dense analysis of current and future American Political Development (APD) research.  An instant classic among political scientists, historians, and economists. Essential."  E.C. Dreyer, emeritus, University of Tulsa, CHOICE"...the book is a clearly written and honest presentation of 'American Political Development,' just as useful and eccessible to non-APD scholars as it is to members of the movement. Its clarity and honesty help us to understand this new subfield, and facilitate an analysis of its strengths and weaknesses."  The Review of Politics, Ronald J. Pestritto"Orren and Skowronek pitch a structural analysis of politics that is contingent, historical, supple and important." - Daniel T. Rodgers, Princeton University