Diverging Parties : Social Change, Realignment, and Party Polarization

ISBN-13: 9780813398433 / Angielski / Miękka / 2002 / 207 str.

Jeffrey M. Stonecash; Mark D. Brewer; Mack D. Mariani

Opis

Explores how redistricting, demographic shifts, and political polarization are impacting legislation and voting behavior in the US Congress.

Spis treści

Preface -- The Reemergence of Party Polarization -- Explaining Increasing Conflict -- The Origins of Increased Party Polarization -- Social Change and Political Implications -- Social Change, Realignment, and Party Polarization -- Constituencies and Party Conflict -- Interpreting Congressional Elections: The Limits of the Candidate-Centered Framework -- Appendix Congressional District Data: 1920–2000 -- Figure, Map and Table Credits

O autorze

Jeffrey M. Stonecash, Mack Mariani