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Conventional wisdom and American elections : exploding myths, exploring misconceptions / Jody C. Baumgartner and Peter L. Francia.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Baumgartner, Jody C., 1958-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Elections--United States.
- Elections.
- United States.
- Politics, Practical--United States.
- Politics, Practical.
- United States--Politics and government.
- Politics and government.
- Physical Description:
- xv, 209 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, [2008]
- Summary:
- Conventional Wisdom and American Elections: Exploding Myths, Exploring Misconceptions debunks many common myths that have arisen about the electoral process in the past few decades. Topics include campaign finance, political participation and voting, the role of campaigns, internet campaigning, negative campaigning, political parties, and the role the media plays in the electoral process. Each chapter offers comprehensive coverage of the subject matter, and is written in a manner that is accessible to undergraduate students.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-202) and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780742547377
- 074254737X
- 9780742547384
- 0742547388
- OCLC:
- 86037937
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