Maisel, Louis Sandy, 1945-

American political parties and elections : a very short introduction / American political parties & elections L. Sandy Maisel. - New York : Oxford University Press, c2007. - xvi, 175 p. : ill. ; 18 cm. - Very short introductions ; 169 .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-161) and index.

The context of American elections and political parties -- A brief history of American political parties -- Party organizations : what do they look like? what do they do? -- Who are Republicans? who are Democrats? who are the "others"? -- Presidential elections : nominating campaigns and general elections -- Subnational nominations and elections -- Far from the perfect democracy.

9780195301229 (alk. paper) 0195301226 (alk. paper)

2007001843


Political parties--United States.
Elections--United States.

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