The Contours of American Politics: An IntroductionISBN: 978-0-7456-2061-9
Paperback
232 pages
August 2002, Polity
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‘Jon Roper's treatment of American politics stands as
refreshingly different from the standard textbook on this subject.
Roper has creatively integrated the essentials of the US political
system with the persistent influence of the American historical
experience and the often-overlooked impact of American cultural
tensions.
From his clever Huckleberry Finn metaphors to his invocation of
images from classic American films, Roper has produced a readable
and thoughtful text, one which reflects an awareness of the reader
as well as a solid scholarly foundation. He is at his finest when
reminding readers that current debates in domestic and foreign
policy take place not in a vacuum, but in a vibrant historical and
cultural context' Harold Molineu, Department of Political
Science, Ohio University
"Roper has produced a lively and entertaining book which not
only covers all the essential factual detail needed for a student
text but also provides fresh insight for the specialist as well".
Michael Boyle. International Relations Theory.
"There is much to admire in Roper's interpretation...Roper writes well; the book never fails to sustain reader interest" Richard M. Merelman, Political Science Quarterly