The Challenge of Democracy: Government in America

by Jerry Goldman, Kenneth Janda, Jeffrey M. Berry

Book Overview

The Brief Edition retains the popular themes of the full length text: the conflicting values of freedom, order, and equality, and the majoritarianism vs. pluralism debate. New to this edition is... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 061881017X
• ISBN13: 9780618810178
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Length: 647 Pages
• Weight: 3.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.8" x 10.6"

Customer Reviews

Very Efficient

The book arrived on time and since I needed it for class that was a plus. I ordered this older version of the newer edition the teacher wanted. It says the same thing basically and was about 135 dollars less. So I am very happy about this purchase.

Challenge of Democracy

The book was received in a timely manner. It was also received in the condition as advertised. I am extremely happy with my experience.

An Easy Read

I used this textbook for an Introduction to American Government class at college. Frankly, I found the book almost simplistic at points but it was always very clear and concise. I would definately recommend this text for anyone who is looking for a comprehensive, yet readable guide to US Gov. Plus, it is so often updated with new editions that it makes for vert relevant reading. Highly recommended.

Great book despite hating government

I have never read an entire textbook in my life. This was the first, and it actually kept my attention for the most part. At times it gets boring but hey its the basics of government you can't expect excitement all the time. There are plenty of examples of the various definitions given with very recent applications. Examples make it easier rather than just spitting out the definition and leaving the reader to interpret. I am an engineering major that needed a government class to graduate and I am glad this was the book I had b/c I hate government/history.

Its a Standard

Having been in 2 college level courses that use this book, one being in my ap govt in high school and the other here at UTD, its a standard for Govt classes that are good