Download or read book American Government and Politics Today written by Barbara A. Bardes and published by Wadsworth Publishing Company. This book was released on 1999-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essentials version of AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY is a best-selling paperback with an emphasis on critical thinking and political participation. This shorter version of Schmidt, et al; presents a balanced, unbiased, and up-to-date introduction to constitutional, governmental, political, social, and economic structures and processes. This edition has been updated to include the 1998 elections and events through 2000.