Grant Park : the democratization of presidential elections, 1968-2008 / Candice J. Nelson.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Nelson, Candice J., 1949-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Presidents--United States--Election--History--20th century.
• Presidents.
• History.
• United States.
• Presidents--United States--Election--History--21st century.

Physical Description:

ix, 149 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, [2011]

Summary:

"Takes a look at American presidential elections from 1968 to 2008--a period of great change in American society in general--and explains how changes in technology, finance laws, party rules, political institutions, and the electorate itself have affected the selection process and might again in the upcoming election"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

• Introduction
• Campaign finance
• The nomination process
• The nominating conventions
• The general election
• The role of technology
• Changes in election law
• The changing electorate
• Looking toward 2012
• Conclusion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

• 9780815721840
• 0815721846

OCLC:

751250467