The Making of the Presidential Candidates 2012
Contributions by Wayne P. Steger, Andrew Dowdle University of Arkansas, Randall E. Adkins University of Nebraska at Omaha, Anthony Corrado, Andrew E. Busch, Michael Dukakis, Michael Cornfield, Stephen J. Farnsworth University of Mary Washington, S. Robert Lichter, Alan Silverleib Edited by William G. Mayer, Jonathan Bernstein
Publication date:
16 December 2011Length of book:
252 pagesPublisher
Rowman & Littlefield PublishersDimensions:
241x162mm6x10"
ISBN-13: 9781442211698
The newest installment in a quadrennial series that now spans five presidential elections, this book presents a broad overview of the presidential nomination process and showcases some of the most interesting work now being done on the politics of presidential selection. Written by leading experts, including a former presidential candidate, The Making of Presidential Candidates 2012 covers a wide selection of topics, including the Tea Party, digital media campaigns, how television covers the nomination process, election forecasting, and campaign finance. The Making of the Presidential Candidates 2012 is valuable for students, specialists, and all readers with an interest in the ever-evolving presidential nomination process and American elections.
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