New Directions in American Politics will bring together top scholars to write original essays across the standard curriculum of American government and politics, capturing emerging research in the discipline in a way that is accessible for undergraduates. Each chapter will combine substantive knowledge with the kind of skill-building and analytical inquiry that is being touted at top universities across the country. Contributors to New Directions will highlight why the questions they seek to answer are critical for understanding American politics, and situate them in the broader context of...