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Decline of American Political Parties, 1952-1996 Fifth Edition

Wattenberg Martin P.
Heftet / 1998 / Engelsk

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ISBN
9780674194359
Publisert
1998-09-01
Utgave
6. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Harvard University Press
Vekt
327 gr
Høyde
210 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
288

Forfatter
Wattenberg Martin P.

Biographical note

Martin P. Wattenberg is Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Irvine.

Decline of American Political Parties, 1952-1996 Fifth Edition

Wattenberg Martin P.
Heftet / 1998 / Engelsk
Wattenberg Martin P.
Heftet / 1998 / Engelsk
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Wattenberg's skillful analysis of poll data demonstrates how beliefs are encouraged by the politicians and the media through their efforts to personalize issues and create a candidate-centered political universe.

- William Schneider, New York Times Book Review

An excellent examination of an important and lamentable development in the nation's history.

- Charles Peters, Washington Monthly

This is the fifth edition of what has by now become something of a classic text...One of the great strengths of this book is Wattenberg's careful use of empirical data in support of his argument. By taking pains he has been able to effectively discredit some claims that were essentially based on impressionistic analysis whilst confirming others. The result is a text that has stood the test of time extremely well. He deals robustly and effectively with his critics, to whom the election of 1992 must count as a devastating blow. All in all this is a must read for anyone seriously interested in American politics.

- Steven Hurst, Borderlines

"The major theme of Chapter 12, new to this edition, is the missed opportunities for the parties in the 1996 elections. The year started with a highly visible confrontation over the budget that could have revitalized the party coalitions if the issues had been carried over to the election. However, the candidate-centered campaign of 1996 ultimately did little to resolve these issues or to reinvigorate partisanship in the electorate. In spite of the opportunities for getting new voters to the polls created by the Motor Voter Act, voter turnout in 1996 was the lowest since 1924. Turning out the vote is one of the most crucial functions of political parties, and their inability to mobalize more than half of the eligible electorate strongly indicates their future decline in importance to voters. Until citizens support the parties more by showing up to cast votes for their candidates, the decline of American political parties must be considered to be an ongoing phenomenon."--From the preface
Les mer
This work looks at the travails of political parties in the United States, by analyzing a congressional election. A new chapter which discusses the return of divided government, via the Republicans' takeover of Congress in 1994, is also included.
Les mer
Preface, 1998 Introduction 1. The Concept of Political Partisanship 2. The Stability of Partisan Attitudes 3. Independent or No Preference? 4. Negativity or Neutrality? 5. Political Leadership and the Parties 6. The Role of the Media 7. Demographic Trends 8. The Public as an Echo Chamber 9. The Elections of 1984 and 1988: Realignment without Revitalization 10. The 1992 Election: Ross Perot and the Independent Voter 11. The 1994 Election: Perot Voters and the Republican Shift 12. The 1996 Election: Missed Opportunities for the Parties Notes Index
Les mer
Wattenberg's skillful analysis of poll data demonstrates how beliefs are encouraged by the politicians and the media through their efforts to personalize issues and create a candidate-centered political universe.
Les mer

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Wattenberg's skillful analysis of poll data demonstrates how beliefs are encouraged by the politicians and the media through their efforts to personalize issues and create a candidate-centered political universe.

- William Schneider, New York Times Book Review

An excellent examination of an important and lamentable development in the nation's history.

- Charles Peters, Washington Monthly

This is the fifth edition of what has by now become something of a classic text...One of the great strengths of this book is Wattenberg's careful use of empirical data in support of his argument. By taking pains he has been able to effectively discredit some claims that were essentially based on impressionistic analysis whilst confirming others. The result is a text that has stood the test of time extremely well. He deals robustly and effectively with his critics, to whom the election of 1992 must count as a devastating blow. All in all this is a must read for anyone seriously interested in American politics.

- Steven Hurst, Borderlines

"The major theme of Chapter 12, new to this edition, is the missed opportunities for the parties in the 1996 elections. The year started with a highly visible confrontation over the budget that could have revitalized the party coalitions if the issues had been carried over to the election. However, the candidate-centered campaign of 1996 ultimately did little to resolve these issues or to reinvigorate partisanship in the electorate. In spite of the opportunities for getting new voters to the polls created by the Motor Voter Act, voter turnout in 1996 was the lowest since 1924. Turning out the vote is one of the most crucial functions of political parties, and their inability to mobalize more than half of the eligible electorate strongly indicates their future decline in importance to voters. Until citizens support the parties more by showing up to cast votes for their candidates, the decline of American political parties must be considered to be an ongoing phenomenon."--From the preface
Les mer
This work looks at the travails of political parties in the United States, by analyzing a congressional election. A new chapter which discusses the return of divided government, via the Republicans' takeover of Congress in 1994, is also included.
Les mer
Preface, 1998 Introduction 1. The Concept of Political Partisanship 2. The Stability of Partisan Attitudes 3. Independent or No Preference? 4. Negativity or Neutrality? 5. Political Leadership and the Parties 6. The Role of the Media 7. Demographic Trends 8. The Public as an Echo Chamber 9. The Elections of 1984 and 1988: Realignment without Revitalization 10. The 1992 Election: Ross Perot and the Independent Voter 11. The 1994 Election: Perot Voters and the Republican Shift 12. The 1996 Election: Missed Opportunities for the Parties Notes Index
Les mer
Wattenberg's skillful analysis of poll data demonstrates how beliefs are encouraged by the politicians and the media through their efforts to personalize issues and create a candidate-centered political universe.
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780674194359
Publisert
1998-09-01
Utgave
6. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Harvard University Press
Vekt
327 gr
Høyde
210 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
288

Forfatter
Wattenberg Martin P.

Biographical note

Martin P. Wattenberg is Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Irvine.

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