Title:
American political parties and elections : a very short introduction / L. Sandy Maisel.
Author:
Maisel, Louis Sandy, 1945- author.
Publication Information:
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2016]
Call Number:
JK1965 .M34 2016
Abstract:
"Few Americans and even fewer citizens of other nations understand the electoral process in the United States. The second edition of this Very Short Introduction offers an up-to-date overview of American political parties and elections, providing an insider's view of how the system actually works while shining a light on some of its flaws"-- Provided by publisher.
Edition:
Second edition.
ISBN:
9780190458164
Series:
Very short introductions ; 169
Very short introductions ; 169.
Physical Description:
xxii, 179 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
Contents:
The context of American elections and political parties -- A brief history of American political parties -- Party organizations: what do they look like? What do they do? -- Who are Republicans? Who are Democrats? Who are the "others"? -- Presidential elections: nominating campaigns and general elections -- Subnational nominations and elections -- Far from the perfect democracy.
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