Have you ever wondered how our political system is really viewed around the world? AMERICAN GOVERNMENT: HISTORICAL, POPULAR, & GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES, Second Edition, BRIEF VERSION introduces you to the real American government with bold visuals and fresh perspectives you will not find in traditional texts, while broadening your perspective about the political environment in which we live. Well-organized and easy to understand, this text streamlines all the information you need for the course in a handy, affordable paperback book.