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I have reviewed this textbook in the past, but never adopted it. This 2023 updated version is much improved both in terms of content and ways for students to engage with the course materials. When I decided to rethink my fall 2025 course given current events, I found that the Kettl textbook had the right balance of history, data, and theory to help students understand the operations of government in relationship to citizens and political institutions.
I wanted a book that was recent and had a good mix of theory and practical examples. I also wanted a book with case studies to allow the students to work through real life examples. This updated book offered me that ability.