Published by Pearson (May 7, 2025) © 2026
The Struggle for Democracy helps you decode the American political system and identify opportunities to make a difference. The authors present an accessible, evidence-based framework that shows how government, politics and the larger society are intertwined. Prompting readers to make critical judgments, the authors pose the questions “How democratic are we?” and “Can government do anything well?”
The 14th Edition offers coverage of the 2024 presidential and congressional elections, recent Supreme Court decisions, and contemporary issues such as globalization and technological advancement. The data in the figures and tables has been updated with the intention of encouraging you to think critically about political decisions in retrospect as well as pending government action.
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