THE CHALLENGE OF DEMOCRACY: AMERICAN GOVERNMENT IN GLOBAL POLITICS, ENHANCED, 14th edition, explores globalization's impact on U.S. politics and the clash of values surrounding freedom, order and equality. Extensively updated -- including coverage of the 2018 midterm election -- the text is packed with all-new examples, art and data. An increased focus on recent political developments includes expanded coverage of gay marriage, marijuana legalization, government surveillance, the impact of social media on political activity, gun control, immigration politics and more. Additionally it continues the theme focusing on the tensions between pluralist and majoritarian visions of democracy. Also available, the MindTap digital learning solution equips students with a fully interactive ebook, automatically graded homework assignments, flashcards, online discussion boards and self-assessment tools.