Explore the intricacies of American governance with The Logic of American Politics, Tenth Edition, by Samuel H. Kernell. This seminal work, written in English and published on March 2, 2021, provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of why the American political system functions as it does. Through the innovative use of institutional design concepts such as command, veto, agenda control, voting rules, and delegation, this bestselling text equips students with a powerful analytical “toolkit.” The core premise is that politics fundamentally addresses collective action problems, and this edition rigorously examines this idea. The Tenth Edition is thoroughly updated, incorporating recent events and data, including heightened political polarization, demographic shifts, and the increasing emotional engagement of Americans in politics. With a detailed analysis of the 2020 election results, this book offers students the essential tools to critically interpret the government around them. ISBN-10: 1071815970, ISBN-13: 978-1071815977.