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Book SynopsisIn 1940, for the first time since America's founding, a sitting president sought a third term in office. But this was only one remarkable aspect of that year's election. A Third Term for FDR reveals how domestic policy more than international events influenced Roosevelt's decision to run and his victory in November.

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Book SynopsisLeading observers and scholars of US politics examine President Barack Obama's choices, operating style, and opportunities taken and missed, as well as the institutional and political constraints on the president's policy agenda.

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Book SynopsisOver time the presidential election of 1964 has come to be seen as a generational shift, a defining moment in which Americans deliberated between two different visions for the future. In its juxtaposition of these divergent visions, Two Suns of the Southwest is the first full account of this critical election and its legacy for US politics.

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Book SynopsisFrom a scholar who played a small role in the 1988 US presidential election, After Reagan provides an eye-opening look at a presidential campaign that few suspected marked the end of an era - or the rise of forces roiling our political landscape today.Trade ReviewJohn J. Pitney, Jr.’s After Reagan transports the reader back in time to the hard-fought presidential race between George H. W. Bush and Michael Dukakis. Pitney’s retelling highlights the candidates, issues, and media environment of that time and juxtaposes them with our current political world. This engaging, well-written book is much more than an expert analysis of one memorable election from thirty years ago—it’s a thoughtful exploration of how much, for better and for worse, our politics has changed since then." - Jeffrey Crouch, author of The Presidential Pardon Power"This fine book might well be subTitled Present at the Creation. Pitney’s argument-that in the Bush-Dukakis race of 1988 we find the seeds of present-day presidential politics in both parties-is both timely and well supported. Judiciously argued and gracefully written, After Reagan makes a worthy contribution to the literature." - John Robert Greene, author of The Presidency of George H. W. Bush, Second Edition, RevisedTable of ContentsEditors' ForewordPrefaceIntroduction1. Retrospect: 1950-19802. Reagan, Bush, and the Republicans3. The Democrats in the 1980s4. The Republican Nomination Contest5. The Democratic Nomination Contest6. The General Election: The Triumph of the Fundamentals7. Campaigns Have ConsequencesAppendix A: 1988 Democratic Primary ResultsAppendix B: 1988 Republican Primary ResultsAppendix C: 1988 Presidential General Election ResultsAppendix D: How States Voted in 1988 and 2016NotesBibliographic EssayIndex

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Book SynopsisOffers an unprecedented, behind-the-headlines analysis of a now almost unimaginable political moment, which proved to be a pivotal turning point in polarizing American political parties along ideological and cultural lines and eventually in destroying the winning coalition that Jimmy Carter created.Trade ReviewTo understand current US politics, look to the election of 1976. That's the argument that Daniel K. Williams makes - quite convincingly - in this well-researched, engaging account of a crucial presidential race that often gets overlooked." - Matthew Pressman, assistant professor of journalism, Seton Hall University"Here is the definitive 'making of the president, 1976.' Based on extensive archival research and written in clear, concise prose, this book explains why Jimmy Carter won the election and why the electoral map was never the same after." - Edward Berkowitz, author of Something Happened: A Political and Cultural Overview of the Seventies"The presidential election of 1976 changed modern American politics in every conceivable way. Daniel Williams tells this important tale with prose that crackles and with the pace of a political thriller. Ford, Dole, Carter, and Mondale come alive for the reader, and the analysis of their decision-making offers a real contribution to the historiography of the presidency in the 1970s. This will remain the definitive study of the election of 1976 for some time to come." - John Robert Greene, author of I Like Ike: The Presidential Election of 1952"Daniel Williams's study of the 1976 presidential election goes well beyond previous scholarship. Whereas many scholars have written about 'how Jimmy won,' in this thorough and insightful book Williams argues that the election reflected and encouraged transformation of the Democratic and Republican parties, ironically not in directions favored by the two contenders who would turn out to be 'the last of the moderates.' Williams is convincing in his thesis that this was the last of the New Deal elections that divided along regional and class lines and foreshadowed elections to come in which parties divided according to values-based ideologies." - Marjorie J. Spruill, author of Divided We Stand: The Battle Over Women's Rights and Family Values That Polarized American Politics"In this well-written and well-researched account, Dan Williams finds the origins of our polarized politics in the presidential campaign of 1976. The Election of the Evangelical shows not just how Americans put the first born-again Christian into the White House but also how our entire political system was reborn - from the new importance of presidential primaries and the new influence of pressure groups at both ends of the spectrum to the larger trend to 'outsider' politicians like Jimmy Carter." - Kevin M. Kruse, coauthor of Fault Lines: A History of the United States since 1974"In this meticulously researched, sharply argued, and briskly written book, Dan Williams revisits the 1976 presidential election - a surprising, eventful contest that pioneered many of the features of modern presidential campaigns and anticipated the polarized cultural politics of the twenty-first century. With judicious insight, Williams reconstructs Jimmy Carter's path to the White House and the enduring impact of his victory." - Bruce J. Schulman, William E. Huntington Professor of History, Boston University

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Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive account ever written of contemporary minor political parties in the United States, Beyond Donkeys and Elephants covers parties at the national, regional, and state levels. It discusses the well-known alternatives as well as niche state-level parties.Trade ReviewRichard Davis makes a significant contribution to the field with a much-needed book-length treatment of minor parties in the United States. In addition, this book makes a major contribution by examining the role of third parties in state party politics. The scholarship is sound and the contributors unbiased; it offers the reader a clear-eyed examination of third parties at both the national and state levels and is well suited for use in undergraduate and graduate courses in American political parties." - John K. White, author of Barack Obama's America: How New Conceptions of Race, Family, and Religion Ended the Reagan Era and coauthor of Party On! Political Parties from Hamilton and Jefferson to Today's Networked Age"Beyond Donkeys and Elephants casts a bright light on American politics 'beyond' the two major parties. For a variety of reasons, and with a variety of consequences, political activists have found it useful to organize outside the Democratic and Republican Parties. Our understanding of the two-party landscape is incomplete without this picture of the rest of the system." - Hans Noel, author of Political Ideologies and Political Parties in America

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Book SynopsisDo Presidential running mates actually matter? In the first book to put this question to a rigorous test, Christopher Devine and Kyle Kopko draw upon an unprecedented range of empirical data to reveal how, and how much, running mates influence voting in presidential elections.Trade ReviewRichard Nixon once famously claimed that vice presidential candidates cannot help presidential candidates, they can only hurt. In Do Running Mates Matter? Professors Devine and Kopko exhaustively test this and numerous other claims regarding the importance of vice presidential candidates in the electoral process. While others have worked at various aspects of this question over the past few decades, this work is a data-driven yet highly accessible scholarly tour de force. A must-read for students of the presidency and presidential elections."—Jody Baumgartner, coauthor of The American Vice Presidency: From the Shadow to the Spotlight "Running mates matter, but in unexpected ways. Devine and Kopko provide the most comprehensive, multimethod examination of running mates to date. They convincingly demonstrate that the largest impact is from an evaluation of presidential candidates’ decision-making process in the selection of vice presidential candidates."—Janet M. Box-Steffensmeier, Vernal Riffe Professor of Political Science, Ohio State University

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Book SynopsisA close look at the presidential election of 1880 reveals that Andrew Garfield's victory could have been a continuation of Lincoln's vision. This was the choice made by the American people - and, as The Last Lincoln Republican makes poignantly clear, the great opportunity forever lost when Garfield was assassinated.Trade ReviewAt last a stylish, succinct, and up-to-date biography of James Garfield and a coherent argument about what Garfield's election might have meant for the Republican Party and the United States had he lived. As Arrington argues, Garfield was a bold and strategic defender of the principles that the Republican Party had been founded upon, particularly its vision of equality. Garfield's death shortly after his inauguration was a lost opportunity and a turning point in the history of Reconstruction. With a careful eye to detail and a deep knowledge of the political system, Arrington tells this tragic story clearly and well."" - Gregory P. Downs, author of The Second American Revolution: The Civil War-Era Struggle over Cuba and the Rebirth of the American Republic

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Book SynopsisArgues that presidential fundraising is an underexamined tool of modern presidential leadership and should be viewed as an instrument of presidential power akin to signing statements, executive orders, public speeches, and veto threats.Trade Review"Drawing upon a painstakingly collected data set of presidential fundraisers spanning nearly a half century, Brendan Doherty provides a comprehensive portrait of presidential fundraising in the modern era. This lucidly written and cogently argued book is the definitive scholarly account of the ‘Fundraiser-in Chief.’ An invaluable resource for researchers, teachers, and journalists, it is also a must-read for all Americans concerned with the role of money in contemporary US politics."—Richard J. Ellis, author of "The president’s time is distinctly finite, but the demand for campaign cash is apparently infinite: Brendan Doherty’s important research digs into how presidents have managed that tension over the last forty-plus years. With new data—one might say rich data!—and keen insight, Doherty explores how presidents have both responded to institutional changes in the campaign finance regime and shaped them. This book provides by far the most comprehensive evaluation of the rise of presidents’ drive for donor dollars and whether the role of fundraiser-in-chief is not only time-consuming but potentially corrupting."—Andrew Rudalevige, Thomas Brackett Reed Professor and Chair of Government, Bowdoin College"Presidential fundraising is one more aspect of the job that has developed an outsized importance. Today, an important measure of leadership is raising dollars. Brendan J. Doherty does a masterful job of tracing this development and its implications for present-day politics. A must-read!"—John Kenneth White, The Catholic University of America, coauthor of American Political Parties: Why They Formed, How They Function, and Where They're HeadedTable of Contents Preface 1. Fundraising as a Presidential Leadership Tool 2. Escalation and Complication 3. Nationalization 4. Priorities and Strategies 5. Fundraising behind Closed Doors 6. Controversies and Prospects Appendix: Tracking Presidential Fundraisers Notes Index

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Book SynopsisArgues that presidential fundraising is an underexamined tool of modern presidential leadership and should be viewed as an instrument of presidential power akin to signing statements, executive orders, public speeches, and veto threats.Trade Review"Drawing upon a painstakingly collected data set of presidential fundraisers spanning nearly a half century, Brendan Doherty provides a comprehensive portrait of presidential fundraising in the modern era. This lucidly written and cogently argued book is the definitive scholarly account of the ‘Fundraiser-in Chief.’ An invaluable resource for researchers, teachers, and journalists, it is also a must-read for all Americans concerned with the role of money in contemporary US politics."—Richard J. Ellis, author of "The president’s time is distinctly finite, but the demand for campaign cash is apparently infinite: Brendan Doherty’s important research digs into how presidents have managed that tension over the last forty-plus years. With new data—one might say rich data!—and keen insight, Doherty explores how presidents have both responded to institutional changes in the campaign finance regime and shaped them. This book provides by far the most comprehensive evaluation of the rise of presidents’ drive for donor dollars and whether the role of fundraiser-in-chief is not only time-consuming but potentially corrupting."—Andrew Rudalevige, Thomas Brackett Reed Professor and Chair of Government, Bowdoin College"Presidential fundraising is one more aspect of the job that has developed an outsized importance. Today, an important measure of leadership is raising dollars. Brendan J. Doherty does a masterful job of tracing this development and its implications for present-day politics. A must-read!"—John Kenneth White, The Catholic University of America, coauthor of American Political Parties: Why They Formed, How They Function, and Where They're HeadedTable of Contents Preface 1. Fundraising as a Presidential Leadership Tool 2. Escalation and Complication 3. Nationalization 4. Priorities and Strategies 5. Fundraising behind Closed Doors 6. Controversies and Prospects Appendix: Tracking Presidential Fundraisers Notes Index

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Book SynopsisJames K. Polk’s ascension to the White House was a pivotal moment in propelling the US towards civil war, and the 1844 election expanded the vigorous campaigning that had been growing since 1824. Mark Cheathem examines the transition from traditional political issues, such as banking and tariffs, to newer ones, like immigration and slavery.Trade Review"Who Is James K. Polk? is essential reading for every political junkie, for anyone interested in presidential campaigns, and for all who seek to understand antebellum America and the road to civil war."—Real Clear Books "Elections matter. And few have mattered more in US history than the 1844 election, which elevated to the White House a leader whose aggressive policies inadvertently helped set the nation on a path to civil war. In Who Is James Polk?, historian Mark Cheathem harnesses his unrivalled command of the politics of the 1830s and 1840s to give us the definitive account of this pivotal, if too often neglected, election. A must-read addition to this justly acclaimed series on America’s presidential elections."—Richard J. Ellis, author of Old Tip vs. the Sly Fox: The 1840 Election and the Making of a Partisan Nation"This will be the standard work on the election of 1844. It is also the model for how presidential elections should be studied and discussed. Cheathem gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of all the campaigns during the 1844 election. Any reader will feel like a political insider after reading this excellent work."—William K. Bolt, professor of history, Francis Marion University, and former assistant editor of the James K. Polk Project"Mark Cheathem’s account of the election of 1844 tells us who James K. Polk was, how he earned the Democratic nomination for president, how he won the White House, and why it matters. Deeply researched and engagingly written, the book places this often-overlooked election into the wide sweep of antebellum politics and explains that Polk’s election represented a ‘tipping point’ for the United States. Indeed, Cheathem makes clear that the sectional conflict over slavery that put the nation on the path to civil war cannot be fully analyzed without an understanding of this election. Historiographically significant, this book is a worthy contribution to the American Presidential Elections series."—Christopher J. Leahy, professor of history, Keuka College, and author of President without a Party: The Life of John TylerTable of Contents Editors’ Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Abbreviations 1. “A Political Saturnalia”: Jacksonian Party Politics, 1824–1840 2. “Oll for Klay”: The Whig National Convention 3. “An Entirely New Man”: The Democratic Convention 4. “:In the Hands of the Slave Power”: The Campaigns of Joseph Smith, John Tyler, and James G. Birney 5. “A National Festival”: The 1844 Campaign 6. “The Republic Is Safe”: Understanding Polk’s Victory Epilogue Appendix: James K. Polk’s Inaugural Address, March 4, 1845 Notes Bibliographic Essay Index

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Book SynopsisThe story of the presidential election of 1880, fully explored for the first time in The Last Lincoln Republican, is a political drama of lasting consequence and dashed possibilities.Trade ReviewAt last a stylish, succinct, and up-to-date biography of James Garfield and a coherent argument about what Garfield’s election might have meant for the Republican Party and the United States had he lived. As Arrington argues, Garfield was a bold and strategic defender of the principles that the Republican Party had been founded upon, particularly its vision of equality. Garfield’s death shortly after his inauguration was a lost opportunity and a turning point in the history of Reconstruction. With a careful eye to detail and a deep knowledge of the political system, Arrington tells this tragic story clearly and well." - Gregory P. Downs, author of The Second American Revolution: The Civil War-Era Struggle over Cuba and the Rebirth of the American Republic"Making masterful use not only of a vast array of primary sources but also of his own voluminous knowledge, Benjamin Arrington has written a clear-eyed, fast-paced, important new book about one of the most fraught and fascinating presidential elections in our nation’s history." - Candice Millard, author of Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a PresidentTable of Contents Editors’ Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction 1. “Half Way between God and the Devil”: The Election of 1876 and Its Aftermath 2. “Let Us Not Shrink Now”: The Rise of James A. Garfield 3. “Antagonisms and Controversies”: The 1880 Republican National Convention—Part 2 4. “If Any Outsider Is Taken, I Hope It Will Be Garfield”: The 1880 Republican National Convention—Part 2 5. “The Most Infamous Man in America”: Winfield Scott Hancock and the 1880 Democratic National Convention 6. “Indefatigable Agitators”: Third-Party Candidates in the 1880 Election 7. “Those Great Questions of National Well-Being”: The 1880 Presidential Campaign 8. “The Personal Aspects of the Presidency Are Far from Pleasant”: James A. Garfield as President Conclusion Notes Bibliographic Essay Index

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Book SynopsisThis volume features key political issues for 1990s Britain: the reform of the Labour party; the use of opinion polls; the impact of the media; European integration; Scotland and regional trends; and the bases of party support.Table of ContentsContemporary British History- "This book provides an invaluable source of up-to-date information on parties, elections and voting behavious in Britain, drawn from contemporary cutting-edge research...The four editors are to be congratulated on producing the very model of an edited, research based book...This is a llively and scholarly testimony to the continuing vitality of the EPOP research community and its role in ur developing understanding of contemporary history, providing an invaluable source of reference for scholars and research students alike."Parliamentary Afairs -" the standard of papers is high and there is a useful compendium of data and further reading at the back."Political Studies- "As in previous volumes, these articles are followed by an invaluable reference section. This remains a "must buy" for all those with even a passing interest in elections or party politics."Contemporary Review- " This should prove an invaluable source for future students of British political life at the end of the twentieth century"Contemporary Review"This series has now become an indispensible part of our understanding of modern British politics

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Book SynopsisIn The Tribe, Caitríona Perry is on familiar ground, returning to Washington and the green strongholds of the United States.Irish Americans were once considered kingmakers in local and national elections, but generations of assimilation and rising numbers of newer immigrants have diluted that power. Many even argue that the concept of an Irish vote is dead.But through exclusive interviews with powerful Irish American insiders, including President Bill Clinton, President Donald Trump's former Press Secretary Sean Spicer, Trump's Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney, Congressman Joe Kennedy III, legendary Boston mayor Ray Flynn and many more, a clear sense that the Irish are still wielding valuable soft power at the highest levels of US politics emerges.Here, Caitríona Perry gets to the heart of the source and effectiveness of Irish power and influence in America and how it could, or should, evolve.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIn exploring the history of presidential campaign songs, Schoening and Kasper (both, Univ. of Wisconsin, Barron County) researched a wide range of primary and secondary sources. Following the brief introduction are eight chapters divided into three parts dealing with the "traditional era," the "mass media era," and the "popular music era." The authors begin with the earliest campaigns (1789), in which music was sparse. The 1840 campaign was the first to feature music, and campaign songs proliferated through the latter half of the 19th century and into the 20th. Campaigns increasingly used commercially produced pop songs after midcentury. In discussing all this, the authors provide information on the candidates, details on changes in technology (from songbooks to the Internet), and the words to many of the songs. Though third-party presidential efforts, such as the Henry Wallace Progressive Party campaign (1948), are unfortunately overlooked, there is an interesting discussion of the role of the Internet in the 21st century. There is a very helpful, although selective, bibliography, which includes such important sources as Songs America Voted By, comp. and ed. by Irwin Silber (1971). Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty; general readers. * CHOICE *In this book, Benjamin Schoening and Eric Kasper capture the power of music in politics in ways that are informative, engaging, illuminating, and (in some cases) inspiring. Combining their interests and expertise, the authors explore identity forming national anthems from around the world, as well as the politics of censorship and dissent. The result is nothing less than a delightful success. Schoening and Kasper have produced a book that will be enjoyed by scholars, students, and anyone interested in the soundtrack of our political world. -- Joseph J. Foy, University of Wisconsin CollegesBenjamin Schoening and Eric Kasper have written an important book on the use of music in American presidential politics. Covering a lot of history and a lot of music, the book is must reading for those interested in the rapidly expanding field of political musicology, especially relating to elections and voting. -- Courtney Brown, author of Politics in Music: Music and Political Transformation from Beethoven to Hip-HopBecause music can have a large impact on emotion, and emotion has a significant influence on political decisions, this book is a necessary read for anyone who wants to more fully understand political messaging and campaign politics. -- Timothy M. DaleSchoening and Kasper offer an intriguing and thought provoking expose on the use (and misuse) of music to further political ends. -- Craig W. Hurst, University of Michigan, University of Wisconsin WaukeshaSchoening and Kasper recount a fascinating history of presidential songs, from their tentative origins in the campaigns of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, through the major breakthrough in campaign marketing achieved by William Henry Harrison in 1840, to the rancorous campaigns of the late 19th century and the exuberant songsmithing of the vaudeville era. * Pasatiempo *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface Introduction: Why Music Matters Part One: The Traditional Era of Campaign Music Chapter 1: The Early Use of “Campaign” Music (1789-1840) Chapter 2: Campaign Music Post Tippecanoe (1844-1916) Part Two: The Mass Media Era Chapter 3: Women’s Suffrage&“Wireless” Technology (1920-1948) Chapter 4: Good Night, And Good Luck (1952-1968) Chapter 5: Campaign Music Transitions to the Pop Era (1972-1984) Part Three: The Popular Music Era and Beyond Chapter 6: The “Canned” CampaignSong (1988-2004) Chapter 7: Facebook, YouTube, & MySpace, Oh My! (2008 and Beyond) Chapter 8: Campaign Music of the Past, Present, and Future Bibliography Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisThe story of one of Britain's most famous radicals visiting the 'Land of the Free'Trade Review'Sylvia Pankhurst's writing on America is vibrant and engaging, combining an impassioned critique of different and reinforcing forms of oppression. This volume affords new insights by placing the text in the turbulent political context in which it was written. An important contribution to history' -- Helen Pankhurst, writer, activist and Sylvia Pankhurst's granddaughter'The relationship between Sylvia Pankhurst and America is decisive and crucial to understanding Pankhurst's politics, life and historical legacy. This is a timely and lively new contribution to Sylvia Pankhurst studies' -- Rachel Holmes, author of Eleanor Marx: A Life (2014) and Sylvia Pankhurst: Natural Born Rebel (2019)'Sylvia Pankhurst's acute observations on American society are now accessible in this engaging book. Connelly's thoughtful introduction clarifies the significance of Sylvia's words at a crucial moment for the wider women's and labour movement' -- Karen Hunt, author of 'Equivocal Feminists: The Social Democratic Federation and the Woman Question''With this book Connelly cements her status as one of our foremost experts on Pankhurst, and gives us a vital addition not just to the suffragette, but socialist canon' -- Dr Louise Raw, author of Striking a Light: The Bryant and May Matchwomen and their Place in History (Continuum, 2011)Table of ContentsPhotographs Acknowledgements Sylvia Pankhurst’s North American Tours – Timelines Note on the Text Introduction by Katherine Connelly SYLVIA PANKHURST’S TEXT AND EDITOR’S INTRODUCTIONS Preface 1. A Strike of Laundry Workers in New York 2. Laundries from the Inside 3. A Festival 4. Prisoners 5. A Socialist Administration – The Milwaukee City Council 6. A Red Indian College 7. Universities and Legislatures 8. The South Notes Index

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Book SynopsisThe story of one of Britain's most famous radicals visiting the 'Land of the Free'Trade Review'Sylvia Pankhurst's writing on America is vibrant and engaging, combining an impassioned critique of different and reinforcing forms of oppression. This volume affords new insights by placing the text in the turbulent political context in which it was written. An important contribution to history' -- Helen Pankhurst, writer, activist and Sylvia Pankhurst's granddaughter'The relationship between Sylvia Pankhurst and America is decisive and crucial to understanding Pankhurst's politics, life and historical legacy. This is a timely and lively new contribution to Sylvia Pankhurst studies' -- Rachel Holmes, author of Eleanor Marx: A Life (2014) and Sylvia Pankhurst: Natural Born Rebel (2019)'Sylvia Pankhurst's acute observations on American society are now accessible in this engaging book. Connelly's thoughtful introduction clarifies the significance of Sylvia's words at a crucial moment for the wider women's and labour movement' -- Karen Hunt, author of 'Equivocal Feminists: The Social Democratic Federation and the Woman Question''With this book Connelly cements her status as one of our foremost experts on Pankhurst, and gives us a vital addition not just to the suffragette, but socialist canon' -- Dr Louise Raw, author of Striking a Light: The Bryant and May Matchwomen and their Place in History (Continuum, 2011)Table of ContentsPhotographs Acknowledgements Sylvia Pankhurst’s North American Tours – Timelines Note on the Text Introduction by Katherine Connelly SYLVIA PANKHURST’S TEXT AND EDITOR’S INTRODUCTIONS Preface 1. A Strike of Laundry Workers in New York 2. Laundries from the Inside 3. A Festival 4. Prisoners 5. A Socialist Administration – The Milwaukee City Council 6. A Red Indian College 7. Universities and Legislatures 8. The South Notes Index

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Book SynopsisAnthony Giddens sets out his agenda for the New Labour of today, who stand once again at a decisive point in its history. He argues that a change of leadership can help reinvigorate the party, but winning a fourth term of government will be impossible without reinvigorating Labours ideological position and policy outlook.Trade Review"The immense virtue of Anthony Giddens's brilliant book is that it preaches against complacency ... Giddens sets out admirably his own picture of the social democratic future."Charles Clarke, The Guardian "Provides an important route map for progress [and] a valuable corrective to the collective amnesia that can afflict a reckoning of the government's record."David Milliband, The Observer "Giddens makes a weighty and significant contribution, serving up a rich diet of thoughts, ideas and policies." Alan Milburn, New Statesman "Over to You will prove accessible and stimulating reading."Michael White, Times Literary Supplement "Packed full of thoughtful observations and practical policy proposals, on matters as diverse as the labour market, immigration and multiculturalism."Parliamentary Affairs "Clearly written, and easy to read, this book makes for interesting reading for those engaged with current politics and it will be interesting to see if some of the policy suggestions are adopted by Brown."Sociology "Forms a very useful guide to the concerns of those installing themselves at new desks across Whitehall."Roy Bacon, Defence Focus "Perhaps the most important thing about this stimulating book is that it shows a new way of thinking about welfare."Ranier Fsadni, Times of Malta "In Over to You, Mr Brown [Giddens] has produced another restless tour de horizon, taking in most of the main axes of contemporary political debate."Nick Pearce, Progress "I would be delighted if Brown were to accept Giddens's advice on the future direction of policy laid out in this book."Clare Short, The House MagazineTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Preface. Introduction. Chapter One: After Ten Years: Labour’s Successes and Failures. Chapter Two: The Contenders: Brown v Cameron. Chapter Three: The World in Flux: How to Respond?. Chapter Four: The Public Services – Putting People First. Chapter Five: We Can Have a More Equal Society. Chapter Six: Changing Life-Styles: a New Agenda. Chapter Seven: No Giving up on Multiculturalism!. Chapter Eight: Shedding the Island Identity. Chapter Nine: How to Build a Progressive Consensus. Chapter Ten: Labour’s Contract with the Future

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Book SynopsisAnthony Giddens sets out his agenda for the New Labour of today, who stand once again at a decisive point in its history. He argues that a change of leadership can help reinvigorate the party, but winning a fourth term of government will be impossible without reinvigorating Labours ideological position and policy outlook.Trade Review"The immense virtue of Anthony Giddens's brilliant book is that it preaches against complacency ... Giddens sets out admirably his own picture of the social democratic future."Charles Clarke, The Guardian "Provides an important route map for progress [and] a valuable corrective to the collective amnesia that can afflict a reckoning of the government's record."David Milliband, The Observer "Giddens makes a weighty and significant contribution, serving up a rich diet of thoughts, ideas and policies." Alan Milburn, New Statesman "Over to You will prove accessible and stimulating reading."Michael White, Times Literary Supplement "Packed full of thoughtful observations and practical policy proposals, on matters as diverse as the labour market, immigration and multiculturalism."Parliamentary Affairs "Clearly written, and easy to read, this book makes for interesting reading for those engaged with current politics and it will be interesting to see if some of the policy suggestions are adopted by Brown."Sociology "Forms a very useful guide to the concerns of those installing themselves at new desks across Whitehall."Roy Bacon, Defence Focus "Perhaps the most important thing about this stimulating book is that it shows a new way of thinking about welfare."Ranier Fsadni, Times of Malta "In Over to You, Mr Brown [Giddens] has produced another restless tour de horizon, taking in most of the main axes of contemporary political debate."Nick Pearce, Progress "I would be delighted if Brown were to accept Giddens's advice on the future direction of policy laid out in this book."Clare Short, The House MagazineTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Preface. Introduction. Chapter One: After Ten Years: Labour’s Successes and Failures. Chapter Two: The Contenders: Brown v Cameron. Chapter Three: The World in Flux: How to Respond?. Chapter Four: The Public Services – Putting People First. Chapter Five: We Can Have a More Equal Society. Chapter Six: Changing Life-Styles: a New Agenda. Chapter Seven: No Giving up on Multiculturalism!. Chapter Eight: Shedding the Island Identity. Chapter Nine: How to Build a Progressive Consensus. Chapter Ten: Labour’s Contract with the Future

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Book SynopsisExamines the workings of various systems of elections and voting behaviour in the UK.Table of Contents1. Introduction and Principles; Part One - Electoral Systems; 2. Plurality Systems; 3. Majoritarian Systems; 4. Proportional Systems; Part Two -Voting Behaviour; 5. Traditional Debates on UK Voting Behaviour; 6. Voting Behaviour in Elections for UK Members of the European Parliament; 7. Voting Behaviour in Elections to the Scottish Parliament; 8. Voting Behaviour in Elections to the National Assembly for Wales; 9. Voting Behaviour in Elections to the Northern Ireland Assembly; Conclusion: Identifying Trends in Voting Behaviour Across the United Kingdom.

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Book SynopsisLooks at the Scottish elections of 2007 and asks: was the outcome of the 2007 Scottish election revolutionary or a natural progression in Scottish Politics?Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. A watershed election?; Part I: The Impact of Devolution; 2. What do Scots want? Identities, values and attitudes; 3. What has devolution achieved? The public's view; 4. Governing Scotland: what do people want?; Part II: The Parliamentary Election; 5. What swayed voters? Records, Personalities and Issues; 6. Why did the SNP win?; Part III: The Local Elections; 7. Do voters care about parties any more?; 8. A personal vote? How voters used the STV ballot; Conclusion; 9. The 2007 Elections: Revolution or Evolution?; Appendices; 1. Summary of results of Parliamentary and Local Elections; 2. Technical Details of Survey

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Book SynopsisFurthermore, not only did voting take place in public, so landlords could and did evict tenants who voted against their wishes, but voting qualifications also differed from place to place. All the major reforms are covered: Catholic Emancipation, further Reform Acts, the end of the House of Lords veto and, of course, votes for women.

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Book SynopsisThis volume, by eminent political scientist John Courtney, assesses the history and development of five “building blocks” of Canada’s electoral regime: the franchise, electoral districts, voter registration, election machinery, and plurality voting.Trade ReviewOverall, this is a very accessible volume, with well-informed and well-organised discussion of Canada’s democratic strengths and weaknesses. -- Marian Sawer * Australian Canadian Studies, Vol. 22, No. 2, 2004 & Vol. 23, No. 1, 2005 *The volume is pitched at a level that is accessible and interesting to senior undergraduate students, without compromising analytical sophistication. Elections should be required reading for students of elections and Canadian political history. -- Livianna Tossutti, Brock University * Canadian Journal of Political Science, December 2005 *Both as individual books, as well as the state goals of the Canadian Democratic Audit series, the analyses achieve what they set out to do. It is heartening to see that the state of politics is taken seriously, that there are difficult questions asked, systemic weaknesses are pointed out, and that these authors have the capacity to recommend what it is that might work better to develop a more inclusive and participatory democratic system. These books succeed in that they are moving into a territory that has a broad scope in challenging issues and institutions that set the stage for the major political categories of analysis. -- Robert Imre, University of Notre Dame, Australia * Political Studies Review, vol. 4, no 2, May 2006 *John C. Courtney is the leading scholar on the history, principles, and current practice of elections in Canada. Thus, he is the best choice to analyse the Canadian electoral system for the Canadian Democratic Audit series ... overall, Courtney’s volume is an even-handed comprehensive overview of the Canadian electoral system ... A great deal has been written about plurality voting, but few are as careful in their analysis as Courtney. -- Henry J. Jacek, McMaster University * The Canadian Historical Review, vol. 87, no.1 *Table of ContentsFigures and TablesForewordAcknowledgementsIntroduction1 The Rules of the Electoral Game2 Who Can Vote?3 From Gerrymandering to Independence: Territorially-Based Districts4 Registering Voters5 Electoral Machinery: From Partisanship to Professionalism6 Representation, Plurality Voting, and Democratic Deficit7 Auditing Canada’s Electoral Democracy Discussion QuestionsAppendix: Three Challenges and Possible ReformsGlossaryWorks CitedIndex

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Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive assessment of citizen engagement in Canada, this volume raises challenging questions, not just about the interests and capabilities of Canadians as democratic citizens, but also about the performance of our democratic institutions.Trade ReviewI strongly recommend this volume to those concerned with the state of Canadian democracy, as well as to instructors of senior undergraduate and graduate courses in political behaviour. The authors turn what could have been a mundane recitation of data into a thoughtful and important reflection on the social, policy and electoral consequencesof the democratic divide. -- Livianna Tossutti, Brock University * Canadian Journal of Political Science *The first comprehensive assessment of citizen engagement in Canada, this volume raises challenging questions about the interests and capabilities of Canadians as democratic citizens, as well as the performance of our democratic institutions. It is essential reading for politicians and policy-makers, students and scholars of Canadian politics, and all those who care about the quality of Canadian democracy. * International Review of Administrative Sciences 71(4), 2005 *This is an excellent exposition of the attention Canadians pay to their politics, the information they have about it, their levels or participation, and their civic mindedness. The volume also places the information in a comparative context, measuring the data against the background afforded by such observers as Ron Inglehart and Douglas Coupland, both of whose works deal with the impact of generations on attitudes and values. This volume is part of the “Canadian Democratic Audit” series examining how well Canadian democracy is practiced at the outset of the 21st century. The product of the combined efforts of four notable Canadian academic specialists, it is also a timely effort; coming when the levels of Canadian voting are diminishing while media commentary discusses apparent public cynicism and alienation from the political process. The range of topics is wide. It deals with such group dynamics as sex, social class, education, income, etc., as well as activities at the three levels of government – federal, provincial, and municipal. This worthy addition to the series could serve as an important segment of courses in Canadian and comparative politics. Highly Recommended. -- P. Regenstreif, University of Rochester * Choice *Table of ContentsFiguresForeword1 Auditing Democratic Citizenship2 How Much Attention Do Canadians Pay to Politics?3 What Do Canadians Know About Politics?4 Can Canadians Get By with Less Information?5 How Much Do Canadians Participate in Politics?6 How Civic-Minded Are Canadians?7 Engaging CanadiansDiscussion QuestionsAdditional ReadingWorks CitedIndex

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Book SynopsisCitizens Adrift is a rich study of the generational decline in political involvement that offers recommendations as to how to stem the erosion of democratic life.Trade ReviewIn his recent book, Citizens Adrift: The Democratic Disengagement of Young Canadians, Paul Howe has managed to do what others have not. He presents a comprehensive and balanced examination of the political (dis)engagement of young Canadians. Howe has avoided the trap of simplistic analyses and conclusions and, instead, offers readers a thorough and considered look at the oft-cited low levels of political interest and participation among Canadian youth. He employs statistical data from a wide variety of sources (including those from Canada, the United States and numerous European countries) and draws upon theories in political science, sociology and psychology in order to approach the subject in a unique way. -- Brandi Bell * Canadian Journal of Political Science (45:2), June 2012 *In Citizens Adrift, Paul Howe explores a problem that every political scientist in Canada has to be thinking about: Why are younger people less interested in politics than their elders? Howe comes to the topic with an open mind, an infectious enthusiasm, and an impressive toolkit. Drawing on the research of others, generating new data of his own, and comparing Canadian results with similar countries, he examines the issue of disengagement from a number of fascinating angles. His diagnosis is at once wise, persuasive, and troubling; his prescriptions are realistic and achievable. Citizens Adrift is a model of political science that deserves a place on every scholar’s reference table not just because it is accessible and intelligent, but because it will inform reflection and discussion both in class and, one hopes, on the street. -- Canadian Political Science Association Prize JuryTable of ContentsIntroductionPart 1: Setting the Stage1 Democratic Participation in Canada2 The Wellsprings of DisengagementPart 2: Political Attentiveness3 The Evolution of Political Attentiveness: A Six-Country Comparison4 Political Attentiveness in Canada: The Current Landscape5 Political Knowledge and Canadian DemocracyPart 3: Social Integration6 Community Attachments7 Ascendant Individualism8 Social Integration and Political EngagementPart 4: Looking Back, Looking Forward9 Political Culture in the Age of Adolescence10 Engendering Engagement among Young Canadians: A Holistic ApproachAppendicesNotesWorks CitedData ReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisThis book unravels the paradox of the Canadian prairies by explaining how the region’s three provinces developed such distinct political cultures.Trade ReviewThis is a well written book, extensively researched, well thought out and combining an interesting mix of theory and historical-empirical evidence. It speaks intelligently about questions to do with the theory of political culture, socialization, the role of ideas in politics and the nature of qualitative content analysis. -- Allen MIlls, University of Winnipeg * Canadian Journal of Political Science, Vol 45 No 3 *Table of ContentsForeword by Nelson WisemanIntroduction: Cultures, Campaigns, and Codes1 The Prairie Paradox: Explaining Cultural Difference2 Politics over Time: Explaining Cultural Persistence3 Campaigns in Alberta: A Code of Freedom4 Campaigns in Saskatchewan: A Code of Security5 Campaigns in Manitoba: A Code of ModerationConclusion: Decoding Prairie CulturesAppendixNotesReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive account in decades of major party system change in Canada.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Change and Continuity in Canadian Parties and Elections / Amanda Bittner and Royce Koop1 Has Brokerage Politics Ended? Canadian Parties in the New Century / R. Kenneth Carty2 Candidate Recruitment in Canada: The Role of Political Parties / William Cross and Lisa Young3 The Effects of Constantly Campaigning upon the Canadian Parliament / Kelly Blidook and Matthew Byrne4 Constituency and Personal Determinants of MPs’ Positions on Social Conservative Issues in the 37th and 38th Canadian Parliaments / Munroe Eagles5 City Ministers: The Local Politics of Cabinet Selection / Anthony M. Sayers6 Women Candidates, Voters, and Legislators: A Gender Perspective on Recent Party and Electoral Politics / Elizabeth Goodyear-Grant7 Revisiting the “Ethnic” Vote: Liberal Allegiance and Vote Choice among Racialized Minorities / Allison Harell8 The Canadian Party System: Trends in Election Campaign Reporting, 1980-2008 / Blake Andrew, Patrick Fournier, and Stuart Soroka9 Parties, Politics, and Redistribution: The Constitutional and Practical Challenges of Politicized Apportionment / Russell Alan Williams10 Too Little, Too Soon: State Funding and Electoral District Associations in the Green Party of Canada / Harold Jansen and L.A. (Lisa) Lambert11 When Partisans Are Attacked: Motivated Reasoning and the New Party System / J. Scott Matthews12 Coping with Political Flux: The Impact of Information on Voters’ Perceptions of the Political Landscape, 1988-2011 / Amanda Bittner13 Situating the Canadian Case / Richard Johnston14 Parties and Elections after 2011: The Fifth Canadian Party System? / Royce Koop and Amanda Bittner

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Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive account in decades of major party system change in Canada.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Change and Continuity in Canadian Parties and Elections / Amanda Bittner and Royce Koop1 Has Brokerage Politics Ended? Canadian Parties in the New Century / R. Kenneth Carty2 Candidate Recruitment in Canada: The Role of Political Parties / William Cross and Lisa Young3 The Effects of Constantly Campaigning upon the Canadian Parliament / Kelly Blidook and Matthew Byrne4 Constituency and Personal Determinants of MPs’ Positions on Social Conservative Issues in the 37th and 38th Canadian Parliaments / Munroe Eagles5 City Ministers: The Local Politics of Cabinet Selection / Anthony M. Sayers6 Women Candidates, Voters, and Legislators: A Gender Perspective on Recent Party and Electoral Politics / Elizabeth Goodyear-Grant7 Revisiting the “Ethnic” Vote: Liberal Allegiance and Vote Choice among Racialized Minorities / Allison Harell8 The Canadian Party System: Trends in Election Campaign Reporting, 1980-2008 / Blake Andrew, Patrick Fournier, and Stuart Soroka9 Parties, Politics, and Redistribution: The Constitutional and Practical Challenges of Politicized Apportionment / Russell Alan Williams10 Too Little, Too Soon: State Funding and Electoral District Associations in the Green Party of Canada / Harold Jansen and L.A. (Lisa) Lambert11 When Partisans Are Attacked: Motivated Reasoning and the New Party System / J. Scott Matthews12 Coping with Political Flux: The Impact of Information on Voters’ Perceptions of the Political Landscape, 1988-2011 / Amanda Bittner13 Situating the Canadian Case / Richard Johnston14 Parties and Elections after 2011: The Fifth Canadian Party System? / Royce Koop and Amanda Bittner

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Book SynopsisThis book shines a light on how parties, the media, and voters interacted during a recent Ontario election, providing one of the most complete accounts of a provincial election available.Table of Contents1 Introduction2 The Political and Economic Setting3 The Run-Up to 20114 The Campaign5 The Parties’ Campaign Messages6 From 1.0 to 2.0: The Online Campaign7 The Leaders’ Debate8 The Parties’ Campaign Strategies9 At the Races: The Toronto Star’s Coverage of the Election10 Did the Parties’ Campaign Efforts Affect Voters?11 Vote Choice12 Fighting for VotesAppendixNotesReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a provocative look at the growth of non-stop election campaigning in Canada and its implications for Canadian democracy and how we are governed.Trade ReviewThe existing literature on this topic reflects a series of disparate thoughts about political behaviour, political communication, and public administration - thoughts that the editors and contributors successfully unite under a common set of theoretical assumptions and methodological commitments. -- William Wilson, University of Ottawa * British Journal of Canadian Studies, Vol. 33.1 *The editors have collected essays that examine the rise of permanent campaigning in Canada and its implications for politics and governing … Though the authors of the essays appear to connect most of these developments to Harper, most suggest the long-term implications are yet to be seen, speculating that Justin Trudeau’s “sunny ways” might bring some changes. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty. -- J. F. Kraus, Wagner College * CHOICE *Table of ContentsForeword / Tom FlanaganPart 1: Theoretical Parameters1 Welcome to Non-Stop Campaigning / Alex Marland, Anna Lennox Esselment, and Thierry Giasson2 Governing on the Front Foot: Politicians, Civil Servants, and the Permanent Campaign in Canada / Jonathan Craft3 Databases, Microtargeting, and the Permanent Campaign: A Threat to Democracy? / Steve PattenPart 2: Political Parties4 Media-Party Parallelism: How the Media Covers Party Messaging / Andrea Lawlor5 “Friend, Can You Chip in $3?”: Canadian Political Parties’ Email Communication and Fundraising / Alex Marland and Maria Mathews6 Online, All the Time: The Strategic Objectives of Canadian Opposition Parties / Thierry Giasson and Tamara A. Small7 Permanent Polling and Governance / André Turcotte and Simon Vodrey 8 Election Preparation in the Federal NDP: The Next Campaign Starts the Day after the Last One Ends / David McGranePart 3: Governance9 Institutional Change, Permanent Campaigning, and Canada’s Fixed Election Date Law / Phillipe Lagassé10 Preaching to the Choir in Case It Is Losing Faith: Government Advertising’s Direct Electoral Consequences / Denver McNeney and David Coletto11 The Obama Approach in Canada: Lessons in Leadership Branding / J.P. Lewis and Kenneth Cosgrove12 Campaigning from the Centre / Anna Lennox Esselment and Paul Wilson13 Permanent Campaigning and Digital Government / Amanda Clarke and Mary Francoli14 24 Seven Videostyle: Blurring the Lines and Building Strong Leadership / Mireille Lalancette and Sofia Tourigny-Koné15 Vulnerable Populations and the Permanent Campaign: Disability Organizations as Policy Entrepreneurs / Mario Levesque16 Permanent Campaigning: Changing the Nature of Canadian Democracy / Anna Lennox Esselment, Alex Marland, and Thierry GiassonGlossary; List of Contributors; Index

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Book SynopsisThe Last Suffragist Standing is an unprecedented study of a pioneering Canadian suffragist and politician and an illuminating work on the history of feminism, socialism, internationalism, and activism in Canada.Trade ReviewStrong-Boag's account of Jamieson's life deepens the appreciation of the ending of one phase of feminist activism and the passing of the torch to successor generations. -- Jane Arscott, Athabasca University * Histoire Sociale *[The Last Suffragist Standing] makes a valuable contribution to the wider historiography of women’s political activities in Canada and to British Columbia politics in general. Jamieson would undoubtedly be pleased with this study of her life and times. -- Patricia Roy, author and professor emeritus of History at the University of Victoria * The Ormsby Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction1 The Girl from the Saugeen Peninsula, 1882–19112 The New Woman as Wife, Suffragist, and Activist, 1911–183 Still Bettering the World, 1918–264 Widowed Judge and Progressive Activist, 1927–395 The Challenge of Electoral Politics, 1927–396 Suffragist in the BC Legislature, 1939–417 Legislative Veteran, 1941–458 Taking on Post-war Misogyny and Vancouver Politics, 1945–649 Faithful Social Democrat, 1945–64ConclusionPostscript from Four Granddaughters / Dorothy O’Connell, Anne Jamieson, Karen Jamieson, and Marion-Lea JamiesonNotes; Selected Bibliography; Index

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Book SynopsisIdentities and Interests examines the electoral behaviour of racialized Canadians: how they self-identify, why they support minority candidates, and what these patterns mean for Canadian politics.Table of Contents1 Introduction2 Framing and Explaining Affinity Voting3 Coethnic and Racialized Affinity in Canada4 The Importance of Self-Identification5 Ethnic Identity and Voter Behaviour6 The Role of Interests, Ideology, and Policy7 Affinity Voting in Federal Elections8 ConclusionAppendicesNotes; References; Index

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Book SynopsisIdentities and Interests examines the electoral behaviour of racialized Canadians: how they self-identify, why they support minority candidates, and what these patterns mean for Canadian politics.Table of Contents1 Introduction2 Framing and Explaining Affinity Voting3 Coethnic and Racialized Affinity in Canada4 The Importance of Self-Identification5 Ethnic Identity and Voter Behaviour6 The Role of Interests, Ideology, and Policy7 Affinity Voting in Federal Elections8 ConclusionAppendicesNotes; References; Index

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Book SynopsisWhat's Trending in Canadian Politics? explores the changing nature of political communication and democratic governance in a digital age.Trade ReviewObservers of democratic politics are struggling to make sense of the rapid changes in political communication; What's Trending in Canadian Politics? offers many helpful insights into what's changing and why it matters. * Harold Jansen, professor, Department of Political Science, University of Lethbridge *Scholars are still coming to terms with the transformative effects the internet and social media are having on politics, public policy, social activism, and public discourse in Canada, in part due to a paucity of empirical research. This volume goes a long way in advancing our knowledge of the seismic shifts taking place in political communication. * Fred Fletcher, professor emeritus, Department of Politics, York University *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Identifying and Studying Trends in Canadian Politics / Vincent Raynauld, Mireille Lalancette and Erin Crandall Part 1: Trends in Political Engagement and Democratic Practice1 Social Uses of the Web by Environmental Activists: A Look at Digital Engagement / Ghada Touir, Florence Millerand, and Guillaume Latzko-Toth 2 Rethinking Digital Activism as it Unfolds: Ambient Political Engagement on Twitter during the 2012 Quebec Student Strike / Vincent Raynauld, Mireille Lalancette, and Sofia Tourigny-Koné 3 Bytes and Bitumen: A Case Study of Mediated Discourse on, and Digital Advocacy for, TransCanada’s Proposed Energy East Pipeline / Patrick McCurdy and Jacob Groshek 4 Transforming the Disengaged: Social Media and Youth in Canada / Shelley Boulianne5 Trolling Stephen Harper: Internet Memes as Online Activism / Mireille Lalancette, Tamara A. Small, and Maxime Pronovost 6 From Spheres to Trajectories of Publicness: Exploring How the 2010 Toronto G20 Protests Were Communicated through Social Platforms / Thomas Poell Part 2: Political Actors Trending, Interacting, and Reaching Their Audiences7 Of Walls and Whispers: The Use of Facebook during the 2012 Quebec Election / Yannick Dufresne, Thierry Giasson, and Mickael Temporão 8 Cabinet Solidarity in an Age of Social Media: A Case Study of Twitter Use by Member of Parliament Carolyn Bennett / J.P. Lewis, Mireille Lalancette, and Vincent Raynauld 9 Does the Difference Compute? Data-Driven Campaigning in Canada / Fenwick McKelvey and Jill Piebiak 10 Beyond Market Intelligence: New Dimensions in Public Opinion Research / André Turcotte Part 3: Engaging, Consulting, and Framing: Trending Practices in Institutions and the Government 11 Covering the Court: How News Media Frames Social Science Evidence and Supreme Court Decisions on Physician-Assisted Dying / Erin Crandall, Kate Puddister, and Mark Daku 12 The Notion of Social Acceptability: Lay Citizens as a New Political Force / Stéphanie Yates with Myriam Arbour Conclusion: Unpacking Trending Practices in Canadian Politics / Mireille Lalancette, Erin Crandall, and Vincent Raynauld Contributors; Index

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Book SynopsisQueering Representation explores what happens when LGBTQ people move out of the closet and into the political arena.Trade ReviewThe authors do a great job of maintaining a balanced approach while engaging many seldom-explored issues. They force the reader to abandon their assumptions by examining the data and problematizing the issues raised by LGBTQ voters and representatives without reaching beyond the scope of the book. -- David Girard * Alternate Routes *Table of ContentsForeword / Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovoIntroductionPart 1: LGBTQ Voters1 Profile of the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Electorate in Canada / Andrea M.L. Perrella, Steven D. Brown, and Barry Kay2 Winning as a Woman/Winning as a Lesbian: Voter Attitudes toward Kathleen Wynne in the 2014 Ontario Election / Joanna Everitt and Tracey Raney3 Media Framing of Lesbian and Gay Politicians: Is Sexual Mediation at Work? / Mireille Lalancette and Manon Tremblay4 Electing LGBT Representatives and the Voting System in Canada / Dennis PilonPart 2: LGBTQ Representatives5 LGBT Groups and the Canadian Conservative Movement: A New Relationship? / Frédéric Boily and Ève Robidoux-Descary6 Liberalism and the Protection of LGBT Rights in Canada / Brooke Jeffrey7 A True Match? The Federal New Democratic Party and LGBTQ Communities and Politics / Alexa DeGagne8 Representation: The Case of LGBTQ People / Manon Tremblay9 Pathway to Office: The Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, and Election of LGBT Candidates / Joanna Everitt, Manon Tremblay, and Angelia Wagner10 LGBTQ Perspectives on Political Candidacy in Canada / Angelia Wagner11 Out to Win: The ProudPolitics Approach to LGBTQ Electoralism / Curtis Atkins12 LGBT Place Management: Representative Politics and Toronto’s Gay Village / Catherine J. Nash and Andrew Gorman-MurrayAfterword: The Champion / Graeme TrueloveIndex

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Book SynopsisAn original, parsimonious, and elegant explanation of why we vote or abstain in elections.Table of Contents1 The Decision to Vote or Not to Vote2 Who Votes?3 Do I Like Politics?4 Do I Have a Duty to Vote?5 Do I Care about the Outcome?6 Is It Easy to Vote?7 Is Voting a Habit?8 Does It All Depend on the Context?9 ConclusionAppendices; Notes; References; Index

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Book SynopsisWe Shall Persist is the first book to detail the distinctive political contexts and common problems that characterized campaigns for women's suffrage and other rights in Atlantic Canada.Trade ReviewMacDonald has synthesized and condensed a remarkable amount of historiography and, especially, archival research into this slim book, while also doing justice to four separate provincial stories. -- Lisa Pasolli, Queen's University * Journal of New Brunswick Studies *Table of ContentsIntroduction1 Suffrage Contexts and Challenges in the Maritimes and Newfoundland2 Nova Scotia: Steady, Determined, and Strategic Agitation3 New Brunswick: Early Promise, Sharp Opposition4 Prince Edward Island: Informal but Consistent Interest5 Newfoundland: Long and Fierce Opposition6 The Legacy of Suffrage in Atlantic CanadaConclusionSources and Further Reading; Photo Credits; Index

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Book SynopsisPivot or Pirouette? covers both the backstory and the aftermath of the strangest election in Canadian history, as told by an insider who was involved in the events before, during, and after the ballots were cast.In the early 1990s, a pan-Canadian coalition of Tory voters had been splintered by constitutional politics. Discontented voters flocked to new regional parties; the Conservatives attempted to turn the tide by choosing the first female prime minister, but their efforts fell flat. In the 1993 election, the party was reduced to two seats, the separatist Bloc Québécois became the official opposition, and the Reform Party swept the West. Although the shocking results seemed pivotal, ultimately the pivot turned into a full pirouette as Canadian politics returned to historical norms: new parties shake up the system but are eventually absorbed into it, bringing innovation but not transformation. You can't understand modern Canadian politics without understanding the Trade Review[Flanagan] is singularly suited to discuss this seismic election. -- J.W.J. Bowden, The Dorchester ReviewAs a research director for Reform in its foundational period and a key player in the Conservative Party under Stephen Harper, Flanagan is well placed to tell this story. The result is a well-written, first-rate election study. -- J. L. Granatstein, emeritus, York University * CHOICE Connect *Table of ContentsForeword: Turning Point Elections ... and the Case of 1993 / Gerald Baier and R. Kenneth CartyPrefaceIntroduction1 Grand Coalition2 Collapse of the Coalition3 The Contestants4 The Contest5 Aftermath6 The Punctuated Equilibrium of Canadian PoliticsAppendix 1: List of Key PlayersAppendix 2: Timeline of EventsNotes; Suggestions for Further Reading; Index

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Book SynopsisWith modern media and technology, the local campaign has made a comeback. Inside the Local Campaign pulls back the curtain on the inner workings of constituency-level campaigning during a Canadian federal election.Trade ReviewWhile the broad range of experiences reported here make for a significant contribution... the book’s additional value is the trove of insights into the complex and mutually interdependent relationships between candidates, staff, volunteers, and national parties. -- Jeff Costen * Literary Review of Canada *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Constituency Campaigning in Canada / Alex MarlandPart 1: Local Contests and Candidates1 Election Administration / Holly Ann Garnett2 Motivations for Federal Candidacy / Angelia Wagner3 Local Nominations / Anna Lennox Esselment and Matthew Bondy4 Recruitment of Star Candidates / Cristine de Clercy5 Ministerial Incumbency / J.P. Lewis6 Personalization of Local Candidates / Mireille Lalancette and Vincent Raynauld, with Anthony OzoraiPart 2: Campaign Management and Campaigning7 Regional Campaign Directors / Jared Wesley and Richard Maksymetz8 Campaign Managers in Constituency Campaigns / Royce Koop and Anthony M. Sayers9 Local Campaign Workers / Paul Wilson10 Voter Canvassing / Jacob Robbins-Kanter11 Local Data-Driven Campaigning / Kaija Belfry Munroe and H.D. Munroe12 Local Party Fundraising / Erin Crandall, with Kody BloisPart 3: Local Communications13 National-Local Messaging / Stéphanie Yates14 Local News / Colette Brin, with François Cormier and Myriam Descarreaux15 Local All-Candidates’ Debates and Forums / Brooks DeCillia16 Campaign Signs / Gillian Maurice and Tamara A. Small17 Local Advocacy / Thomas CollombatConclusion: The Local Is Political ... and (Still Mostly) Traditional / Thierry GiassonAppendix: Constituency Campaign Photographs Index

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Book SynopsisAt a time of heightened concern about what our future holds and how we can shape it, Engagement Organizing shows how combining old-school people power with new digital tools and data can win campaigns today.Trade ReviewThis is an excellent book for anyone who loves bringing people together for a common cause, not only because of its smart and strategic insights, but because of the integrity of its practices. Rather than a win-at-all-costs approach, Price reminds organizers of the irreplaceable importance of human connections and the consistent practice of values underlying any given social movement. While the proliferation of data offers a breadth of engagement previously unknown, Engagement Organizing reminds us of the depth that can only be achieved through a return to the interpersonal relationships of community organizing. -- Natalie Appleyard * Catalyst *… Engagement Organizing is a relevant and useful resource. It is an accessible mix of theory and practice… [and] provides practical examples of what it means to synchronize an organization’s systems and share power with community. -- Jillian Witt, community engagement consultant * The Philanthropist *If you’re involved in making change or building community – from a political party to a school parent advisory committee – you should read the book. -- Paul Willcocks * TheTyee.ca *Table of ContentsForeword by Allan R. GreggIntroduction: Failing Well1 Organizing Principles and Training2 Digital and Data3 Scaling and Networked Communications4 Disruption in the NGO Sector5 Rediscovering Union Organizing6 Electoral OrganizingConclusion: Getting StartedAppendix: Advice for Rookie (Labour) OrganizersNotes; Further Resources; Index

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Book SynopsisThrough meticulous research, Minnite finds that voter fraud is in reality a politically constructed myth intended to further complicate the voting process and reduce voter turnout.Trade ReviewMinnite argues persuasively that instances of people fraudulently voting in the US are rare. She makes a compelling case that the vast majority of non-legitimate registrations are innocent errors, that only a small number of individuals illegitimately registered actually cast ballots, and that only an even smaller number of these illegitimate ballots are counted. Using game theory, she suggests that her findings should not be surprising as the high potential costs of illegal voting would not justify the problematic gains. She then demonstrates that, although voter fraud is insignificant, the myth of voter fraud is important as a means to justify cumbersome administrative practices designed to depress turnout.... She writes engagingly and with a sense of humor. An important book. * Choice *This insightful and contemporary book focuses on a seemingly straightforward question: Is election fraud a problem in the United States? The answer, revealed in the title, is that it is not, but this conclusion is only drawn after a well-researched evaluation of the recent accusations of voter fraud. Minnite meticulously presents high-profile and widely cited cases of voter fraud, some of which continue to be widely referenced by politicians and in the news media, and shows that few cases of voter fraud have been supported with evidence. Overall, Minnite makes the case that intentional voter fraud rarely occurs in the U.S. context. Minnite provides a thorough and serious treatment of election fraud in the United States. The book is a much-needed contribution to the literature on election fraud, and will be an important resource for anyone interested in voter fraud. It also raises several debates that may be worth exploring in future research, and that relate to the degree to which the book's central arguments can be applied outside of the current U.S. context. This book is an excellent and timely contribution to the study of election fraud, and should be read by political scientists, those interested in election administration, and policymakers at the state and federal levels. The biggest strength of Minnite's book is that it persuasively argues that simplifying the electoral process in the United States should be a high priority, and is one that will significantly improve the integrity of the electoral process. I agree, and I hope that future debates consider not only what is politically feasible or what will provide short-term political gain, but what is best for the quality of U.S. elections and voter confidence in the electoral process. * Election Law Journal *

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Book SynopsisAnswering a riddle in Japanese politics: Why do Japanese women turn out to vote at rates higher than men?Trade ReviewEquipped with... powerful tools, this study sheds light on how political activism quietly developed through grassroots 'women-centric networks,' which have not necessarily been well examined in political science... the author’s effort was devoted to capturing a good snapshot of local activism among women that is changing Japanese politics, which I believe was successful. -- Takeshi Iida * Japanese Journal of Political Science *There is much that I admire about this book: Martin's decision to make humble, ordinary women the point of departure for trying to figure out where a democratic resurgence is coming from in Japan; her ability to use a variety of sources, ranging from election survey data, interviews with government officials, and close knowledge of work done on grass-roots political organizing and women’s groups to her focus group discussions; her interest in trying to figure out how group interactions change people from being passive subjects to agents ready to participate in politics.... She uses unconventional approaches and makes feminist arguments for how group interaction helps ordinary Japanese women become active and independent citizens, and in doing so she helps us understand where electoral change in Japan is coming from. -- Patricia Boling * Journal of Japanese Studies *By regendering our view of the average Japanese voter, Martin has taken an arresting and thought-provoking perspective. The analysis of focus group discussions and of local efforts to change politics is revealing of how local democracy works, and anyone wanting a close look into the minds and actions of civically engaged women in Japan should definitely read this book. -- Deborah J. Milly * Monumenta Nipponica *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Why Don't They Stay Home? 1. The Political Distance between Citizens and Elites 2. New Styles of Political Leadership and Community Mobilization 3. National Attitudes and Local Action: Changing the Center from the Periphery 4. Politically Excluded "Commoners": A Gendered Pathway to Participation 5. Gender and "Communities of Practice": Escaping the Regulatory Boundaries of Formal Education Conclusion: Engendering Knowledge and Political ActionReferences Index

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Book SynopsisIn When Victory Is Not an Option, Nathan J. Brown focuses on Islamist movements in Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, and Palestine, showing that uncertain benefits lead to uncertain changes.Trade ReviewBrown examines the organization, operation, and impact of Islamist movements in semi-authoritarian states, or systems in which opposition parties are permitted to participate but not win, arguing that while these movements become 'politicized' (i.e., they are participants in politics and elections), they are so in a limited way.... He provides an excellent framework for understanding the recent political dynamics of the Arab world. * Choice *Brown's book... captures the main dynamics of Arab politics today, and it serves as a guideline to predict the future of Arab Islamists. This theoretically deep, empirically rich, and politically insightful book is a must-read for students of Middle East politics. -- Ahmet T. Kuru * Political Science Quarterly *His metaphor of 'Islamist' survival, that they survive 'as a cat-and-mouse game so long as the cat allows the mouse to live and the mouse remains a mouse' (p. 240) is prophetic as well as salient. The value of Brown's approach is that he compares and contrasts movements across the Middle East and not just on one organization or country. -- Daniel Martin Varisco * Contemporary Islam *This is an important book not only for its rich empirical exploration of the Muslim Brotherhood in four settings (Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, and the Palestinian territories) but also for its insights into semiauthoritarian regimes, which allow opposition groups just enough room to organize and compete but not enough to win elections or form governments. Relying on extensive contacts with Brotherhood leaders, Brown explains how they saw advantages—such as gaining the right to legal assembly and being allowed to propagate their views and deliver basic services to the needy—to playing a game they were destined to lose. -- John Waterbury * Foreign Affairs *Table of ContentsPreface1. Partially Political Movements in Semiauthoritarian Systems 2. Running to Lose? Elections, Authoritarianism, and Islamist Movements 3. Beyond Analogy Mongering: Ideological Movements and the Debate over the Primacy of Politics 4. The Model and the Mother Movement 5. The Model in Practice in Four Semiauthoritarian Settings 6. Can Islamists Party? Political Participation and Organizational Change 7. Ideological Change: Flirtation and Commitment 8. Arab Politics and Societies as They Might Be 9. Islamist Parties and Arab Political Systems as They AreBibliography Index

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Book SynopsisIn When Victory Is Not an Option, Nathan J. Brown focuses on Islamist movements in Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, and Palestine, showing that uncertain benefits lead to uncertain changes.Trade ReviewBrown examines the organization, operation, and impact of Islamist movements in semi-authoritarian states, or systems in which opposition parties are permitted to participate but not win, arguing that while these movements become 'politicized' (i.e., they are participants in politics and elections), they are so in a limited way.... He provides an excellent framework for understanding the recent political dynamics of the Arab world. * Choice *Brown's book... captures the main dynamics of Arab politics today, and it serves as a guideline to predict the future of Arab Islamists. This theoretically deep, empirically rich, and politically insightful book is a must-read for students of Middle East politics. -- Ahmet T. Kuru * Political Science Quarterly *His metaphor of 'Islamist' survival, that they survive 'as a cat-and-mouse game so long as the cat allows the mouse to live and the mouse remains a mouse' (p. 240) is prophetic as well as salient. The value of Brown's approach is that he compares and contrasts movements across the Middle East and not just on one organization or country. -- Daniel Martin Varisco * Contemporary Islam *This is an important book not only for its rich empirical exploration of the Muslim Brotherhood in four settings (Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, and the Palestinian territories) but also for its insights into semiauthoritarian regimes, which allow opposition groups just enough room to organize and compete but not enough to win elections or form governments. Relying on extensive contacts with Brotherhood leaders, Brown explains how they saw advantages—such as gaining the right to legal assembly and being allowed to propagate their views and deliver basic services to the needy—to playing a game they were destined to lose. -- John Waterbury * Foreign Affairs *Table of ContentsPreface1. Partially Political Movements in Semiauthoritarian Systems 2. Running to Lose? Elections, Authoritarianism, and Islamist Movements 3. Beyond Analogy Mongering: Ideological Movements and the Debate over the Primacy of Politics 4. The Model and the Mother Movement 5. The Model in Practice in Four Semiauthoritarian Settings 6. Can Islamists Party? Political Participation and Organizational Change 7. Ideological Change: Flirtation and Commitment 8. Arab Politics and Societies as They Might Be 9. Islamist Parties and Arab Political Systems as They AreBibliography Index

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