1st Edition

Angry, Bored, Confused A Citizen Handbook Of American Politics

By Michael J Kryzanek Copyright 1999
    316 Pages
    by Routledge

    Angry, bored, and confused?three words that aptly describe the typical American's view toward the world of politics. But it doesn't have to stay this way, argues Michael Kryzanek, in Angry, Bored, Confused. Kryzanek discusses issues central to American politics?citizenship, power, leadership, problem solving, initiating change?through a series of s

    Preface -- 1 The Foundations of American Government -- 2 The American People and American Government -- 3 The Ingredients of Political Power -- 4 The Road to Power in American Politics -- 5 Politicians and Public Servants -- 6 Making Public Policy Decisions -- 7 Current Policy Dilemmas in American Government -- 8 The Challenges Facing American Government -- Conclusion: Good Citizen, Bad Citizen, Indifferent Citizen -- Epilogue

    Biography

    Michael Kryzanek is professor and chair of political science at Bridgewater State College, Massachusetts.