Samuel Kernell Gary C. Jacobson

About the Author

Samuel Kernell and Gary C. Jacobson are distinguished political scientists whose collaborative work has profoundly shaped the understanding of American political dynamics. With decades of academic excellence, Kernell, a professor emeritus at the University of California, San Diego, and Jacobson, a renowned scholar at the same institution, have dedicated their careers to dissecting the intricacies of governance, electoral behavior, and institutional power in the United States. Their seminal text, The Logic of American Politics Second Edition, exemplifies their rigorous analytical approach, blending historical context with contemporary analysis to reveal the underlying rationales driving political decisions and policy outcomes. Widely adopted in classrooms across the nation, their scholarship bridges theory and practice, offering invaluable insights for students, policymakers, and engaged citizens alike.