Controversies in American Politics and Society

Self Interest and Creedal Passion: Conflict and Controversy in
American Society: David Mckay.

Part I: Institutions and Processes.

Part II: Policies.

Index.

"This book explores the most interesting and highly contested
topics in contemporary American politics. It is well researched and
accessible. The balanced analysis of the protagonists' argument
invites the reader to reflect on and join in the debate". Dr Sue
Pryce, University of Nottingham

"A welcome contemporary text that places significant
controversial issues in twenty first century American politics and
society within a historical context". Robert Melville,
Canterbury Christ Church University College

"delivers a series of short, direct chapters on specific issue
debates. Most are excellent first introductions to their subjects;
sections on capital punishment and gun control stand out
especially. The attempt to resolve social science's discomfort with
the emotional voices aroused by many issues is notable. The
authors' willingness to adopt these voices as an explanatory tool
is both refreshing and engaging." Jon Herbert, Keele University,
Times Higher Education Supplement, November 2002

David McKay is Professor of Government at the University of
Essex. He is the author or co-author of numerous books and papers
on American and comparative politics, including the best-selling
American Politics and Society (5th edition, Blackwell
Publishers, 2001).

David Houghton is Lecturer in Government at the
University of Essex. He is the author of papers on US foreign
policy in leading journals and of the book US Foreign Policy and
the Iran Hostage Crisis (2001).

Andrew Wroe is Research Fellow in the Department of
Government at the University of Essex and the author of papers on
anti-immigration movements in the US and related issues.

D. McKay, University of Essex; D. Houghton, University of Essex; A. Wroe, University of Essex