POLITICS, PARTIES, AND ELECTIONS IN AMERICA, Seventh Edition, is filled with the latest research on what political parties do, how they are organized, how party leaders behave, the functions of political parties and their limitations, the unique features of American political parties, and the impact of political parties within the American political system. It provides balanced, up-to-date coverage of the political parties and the realities of political life. Included in this new edition are discussions about the 2008 nomination contest between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, the realities of current campaign finance, the use of technology during campaigns, and more. INDICE: 1. Parties and Politics in America. 2. The Party Battle in America. 3. Characteristics of the American Party System. 4. Party Organizations. 5. Nominations for State and Congressional Offices. 6. Presidential Nominating Politics. 7. Political Parties and the Voters. 8. The General Election: CampaignFinance and Campaign Strategy. 9. Parties in the Government. 10. Political Parties: Important and Resurgent.
- ISBN: 978-0-495-89916-7
- Editorial: Wadsworth
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 416
- Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés