Bibliograph

The American political party system, continuity and change over ten presidential elections, John S. Jackson

Type

Label

The American political party system, continuity and change over ten presidential elections, John S. Jackson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-228) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The American political party system

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

881560345

Responsibility statement

John S. Jackson

Sub title

continuity and change over ten presidential elections

Summary

Traces the marked changes in the presidential nomination system from the age of party insiders, or "bosses" to today's practice of presidential primaries and party activists dictating nominations. Explains the changing environment surrounding elections, party politics, and the evolution of the presidency

Table Of Contents

Introduction and plan of the book -- Recent history of change and reform : the micro trends -- The era of party reform -- On representation -- On political values -- Comparison of political elites to the mass base of the parties -- Party and political history of the party elites -- The candidate and party factions -- Summary and conclusions

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