Beyond the politics of disappointment? : American elections, 1980-1998 / Wilson Carey McWilliams.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McWilliams, Wilson C.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Presidents--United States--Election.

Presidents.

Elections.

History.

United States.

Elections--United States--History--20th century.

United States--Politics and government--1981-1989.

Politics and government.

United States--Politics and government--1989-1993.

United States--Politics and government--1993-.

Physical Description:

viii, 165 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Chatham House Publishers/Seven Bridges Press, [2000]

Summary:

Almost two decades of American elections have been marked by a politics of disappointment -- distrust of government, yearning for a renewal of the American dream, decreasing voter turnout, desire for self-government, debate over the future shape of political conflict. McWilliams expertly chronicles the varied electoral trends since 1980, including chapters with the latest research on national elections with up-to-date analyses of the 1996 and 1998 elections and an evaluation of the impeachment trial.

Contents:

Preface

Introduction

Presidential leadership and changing parties: the election of 1980

Old virtues, new magic: the election of 1984

Enchantment's ending: the election of 1988

Thinking about tomorrow worriedly: the election of 1992

Uncertainties at mid-crossing: the election of 1996

Beyond disappointment: exhaustion and hope in the elections of 1998

Appendixes. A. The 1980 presidential vote. B. The 1984 presidential vote. C. The 1988 presidential vote. D. The 1992 presidential vote. E. The 1996 presidential vote

Notes

Index

About the author.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [133]-160) and index.

ISBN:

1889119180

OCLC:

41966981