Books in the American Political Challenges series

In The Pursuit of Happiness in Times of War, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Carl M. Cannon shows how the single phrase "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" is one of remarkable historical power.

The sprawling nominating process is the critical first step every four years in the election of the president. This work shows how the nominating process works, how that compares to other countries, and how it might be changed to give a more meaningful voice to a much larger number of voters.

Black voters can make or break a presidential election. This book traces the history of the Black vote since 1965, celebrates its fortieth anniversary in 2005, and shows why passing a law is not the same as ensuring its enforcement, legitimacy, and opportunity.

This book addresses the Chesapeake Bay as a political problem and reveals how the political process has worked against the interests of science, the public, and environmental advocates all at once.