Encyclopedia of American Political Parties and Elections

by Larry J. Sabato

First published 2007

Larry J. Sabato tackles the vast landscape of American electoral politics through more than 450 alphabetically organized entries. His comprehensive reference work covers the full spectrum of U.S. election history, from the evolution of political parties to modern campaign ethics. Sabato examines Internet voting systems, analyzes voter turnout patterns, and explains recall procedures. He details fund-raising mechanisms and breaks down the Electoral College system. The author provides readers with a systematic approach to understanding how American democracy functions through its electoral processes. This reference work offers anyone studying U.S. politics a detailed foundation for grasping the complexities of campaigns, voting systems, and party structures that shape the nation's political landscape.

Genres: reference, political-science, academic, american-history

Vibes: thought-provoking

Tropes: informative

548 pages · Paperback · Checkmark Books

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