This book, first published in 2001, examines why so many Americans do not like, trust, approve of, or support their government.

Tackling one of the most volatile issues in contemporary politics, Martin Gilens's work punctures myths and misconceptions about welfare policy, public opinion,

One of our shrewdest political observers traces thirty years of volatile political history and finds that on point after point, liberals and conservatives are f

Why a book defending government? Because for decades, right-wing forces in this country have engaged in a relentless and irresponsible campaign of vicious gover