American Difference: American Politics from a Comparative

American Difference: American Politics from a Comparative Perspective

Examining democracies from a comparative perspective helps us better understand why politicsâ€”or â€œwho gets what, when, and howâ€â€”differs among democracies. In American Difference: American Politics from a Comparative Perspective, authors Lori M. Poloni-Staudinger and Michael R. Wolf take the reader through different aspects of democracyâ€”political culture, institutions, interest groups, political parties and electionsâ€”and explore how the US is both different from and similar to other democracies. Used in conjunction with a textbook for courses in Introduction to American Politics, Introduction to Comparative Politics, or Introduction to Politics, this book will provide additional context and deepen studentsâ€™ understanding of key political concepts.

American Difference: American Politics from a Comparative Perspective