The Long War Over Party Structure: Democratic Representation and Policy Responsiveness in American Politics

ISBN-13: 9781108484916 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 205 str.

Byron E. Shafer; Regina L. Wagner

Opis

A blend of historical and contemporary analysis that opens up many of the puzzles - and curses - of modern American politics, for both professional political scientists and interested lay readers.

Recenzje

'The book is clear, accessible, well organized, and well researched. Required reading for scholars interested in the history of US political parties.' C. Kinsella, Choice

Spis treści

Preface to a long war: party structure and democratic representation in American politics; 1. Party structure in theory and in practice: organized parties, volunteer parties, and their evolution; 2. Party structure and representational impact: public preferences on social welfare and civil rights; 3. Party structure and representational impact: cultural values, comprehensive ideologies, and national security; 4. A conclusion to the long war? Party structure and policy responsiveness; Afterword: a newer 'new politics'? Party structure in modern dress.