Analyzing American Democracy Politics and Political Science 2nd by Jon R. Bond

Analyzing American Democracy Politics and Political Science 2nd by Jon R. BondISBN: 9781138786349ISBN: 9781315648538Politics, the scientific method, and student interest and engagement often don?thappily interrelate?but bringing them together here is our first priority. In thesecond edition of Analyzing American Democracy, we have listened to scores ofprofessors and their students and worked very hard to bring the success of the firstedition to a new level when it comes to applying the principles of scientific inquiryto the seemingly idiosyncratic world of American politics.We are political scientists. We are fascinated by politics and believe strongly thatthe best way to understand politics is through scientific study. This perspectivecreates a challenge as we seek to connect with the intended audience of this book.We recognize that not all college students?and maybe not many?are likely toshare our fascination with politics. For some, politics is just boring. Others arecynical and disgusted by all the partisan bickering and political infighting. Eventhose who find politics interesting are not likely to take the ?science? in politicalscience seriously. Students see politics as just ?a matter of opinion??it might befun to argue about, but it?s certainly not something that can be studied andunderstood scientifically. Our goal here is not necessarily to convince you to shareour fascination with politics. We do hope to contribute to your journey ofbecoming educated citizens and to show you why social science in general?andpolitical science in particular?is an essential component of being an educatedcitizen.