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America at odds
First published 1998 · 600 pages
A structured, late-90s academic deep-dive into the mechanics and frictions of the American political system.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a late-90s university lecture hall, complete with the hum of a PC 486 processor running the accompanying CD-ROM. The pace is decidedly steady, built on the clear, pedagogical rhythms of a formal textbook. Its tone is objective and analytical, guiding the reader through the complex, often frictional realities of United States politics and government. The mood is distinctly academic and structured, offering a serious, classroom-bound atmosphere that prioritizes foundational understanding over narrative flair. It explores themes of civic duty, structural governance, and systemic political divides. This is a read for students of political science or anyone seeking a straightforward, heavily referenced education in the mechanics of American civics.
- Mood
- structured
- academic
- serious
- classroom-bound
- Tone
- objective
- analytical
- pedagogical
- straightforward
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- civic engagement · political friction · structural governance · American political systems
- The writing
- Clear, pedagogical, and heavily referenced, designed to instruct rather than entertain.
- The arc
- Moves from a foundational curiosity about government to a structured understanding of systemic political friction.
- Who it's for
- Students of political science and readers seeking a formal, late-90s academic overview of United States civics.
Content notes
- political friction
About the book
Includes bibliographical references and index. System requirements for accompanying computer disc: PC 486 processor or better; Mac System 7 or better.
Description from Open Library.
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