The brief edition of the number one book in American government continues to provide the most current and engaging introduction available for the course. Like the comprehensive edition, this nuts-and-bolts version was written with the belief that knowledge of the development of American government is integral to fully understand our current political system.Essentials of American Government: Continuity and Changeis a student-friendly text offering a strong historical perspective that highlights the evolution of government and engages students with examples relevant to their lives today.