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An Introduction to American Politics

March 20, 2013 · 5:35 pm ET · Leave a Comment

Just published: American Politics: A Very Short Introduction by Richard M. Valelly.

“For anyone wishing to understand the nuts and bolts of how our
political system works — and sometimes fails to work.”

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