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Part of the “Longman Classics in Political Science” series, this book has been updated to include an examination of the parties' stances on current issues, research on party activists, coverage of the 2002 and 2004 elections, and much more. Party Politics in America analyzes three primary components of parties-party organization, party in the electorate, party in government-and the interaction of these components, especially during election campaigns. PARTIES AND PARTY SYSTEMS; THE POLITICAL PARTY AS AN ORGANIZATION; THE POLITICAL PARTY IN THE ELECTORATE; PARTIES, NOMINATIONS, AND ELECTIONS; THE PARTY IN GOVERNMENT. Anyone interested in American politics.
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Beck, Paull Allen and Hershey, Majorie Random, Party Politics in America, 9th edition*\ The definitive book on American party politics, this highly- respected best-seller has been thoroughly updated through 2000. With comprehensive coverage of our party system (including third parties and independents), the book examines three primary components of the parties-party organization, party in the electorate, party in government-and the interaction of these components, especially during election campaigns. The authors integrate academic research with contemporary and historical examples of party politics in the United States, to bring to life the fascinating story of how parties have helped to shape our political system. For those interested in American politics.
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Party Politics in America (Longman Classics Edition) (11th Edition) (Longman Classics in Political Science),Marjorie Randon Hershey,Paul Allen Beck,Longman,0321202260,Political Process - Political Parties,Political Science,Political parties,Politics / Current Events,Politics/International Relations,U.S. Political Parties,United States,Political Science / General,USA
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