Parties and Politics in America / Clinton Rossiter.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rossiter, Clinton, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political parties--United States.

Political parties.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (vii, 205 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Ithaca, NY : Cornell University Press, [2018]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

A distinguished historian and political scientist provides a forthright and objective account of American party politics in this concise and invaluable guide. In vigorous and lively language he examines the two major parties-"the peacemakers of the American community"-describing their historic functions and the way they have helped to achieve national unity.He discusses their make-up, their achievements and failures, the images each has established of itself and of the opposition party. The demographic forces influencing the American voter and the complex question of how the parties actually differ receive thought-provoking treatment.This invigorating analysis of the hard facts of American political life will live far beyond the election year of 1960.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

I. The Pattern of American Politics

II. The Functions of American Parties

III. Democrats and Republicans: Who Are They?

IV. Democrats or Republicans: What Difference Does It Make?

V. The Future of American Politics

Notes

Index

Notes:

Bibliographical references included in "Notes" (p. 189-198)

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ISBN:

9781501718663

1501718665

OCLC:

1080550371