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Book SynopsisUS federalism grants state legislators the authority to design many aspects of election administration, including ballot features that mediate how citizens understand and engage with the choices available to them when casting their votes. Seemingly innocuous features in the physical design of ballots, such as the option to cast a straight ticket with a single checkmark, can have significant aggregate effects. Drawing on theoretical insights from behavioral economics and extensive data on state ballot laws from 1888 to the present, as well as in-depth case studies, this book shows how strategic politicians use ballot design to influence voting and elections, drawing comparisons across different periods in American history with varying levels of partisanship and contention. Engstrom and Roberts demonstrate the sweeping impact of ballot design on voting, elections, and democratic representation.Trade Review'Erik Engstrom and Jason Roberts have written the definitive modern study of the politics of ballot design in the United States. Ballot design laws are intensely fought over in state legislatures, and they have consequences for election outcomes. This book deftly combines historical and modern statistical analysis that will be of great interest to both the academic researchers, students of election science, election administrators, and those who influence the laws by which we mark our ballots.' Charles Stewart III, Massachusetts Institute of Technology'Engstrom and Roberts vividly demonstrate how the design of voting ballots shapes both turnout and voter choice. Particularly compelling are two major contributions: the application of 'nudge' to the understanding of voters' decisions, and how political circumstances lead politicians to redesign ballots to achieve new political goals.' John Aldrich, Duke UniversityTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. How the ballot 'Nudges' voters; 3. Ballot architecture in the progressive era; 4. The personal vote era, 1940–2000; 5. Ballot architecture in the contemporary partisan era; 6. Reconsidering the American ballot; Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisThe first book-long analysis of the 'mediatization of politics', this volume aims to understand the transformations of the relationship between media and politics in recent decades, and explores how growing media autonomy, journalistic framing, media populism and new media technologies affect democratic processes.Trade Review'This book brings together some of the leading scholars in contemporary political communication to explore the mediatization of politics. Written in a highly accessible way it provides the reader with a critical insight into this increasingly important concept showcasing the latest theoretical reflections and empirical evidence. I have no doubt that this edited collection will become required reading for all those interested in understanding the mediatization process.' - James Stanyer, University of Loughborough, UKTable of ContentsPART I: INTRODUCTION 1. Mediatization of Politics: Towards a Theoretical Framework; Jesper Strömbäck and Frank Esser PART II: FOUNDATIONS 2. Mediatization and Democracy; Jay G. Blumler 3. Mediatization and Political Populism; Gianpietro Mazzoleni 4. Mediatization and New Media; Winfried Schulz 5. Mediatization and Political Autonomy: A Systems Approach; Frank Marcinkowski and Adrian Steiner Part III: DIMENSIONS OF MEDIATIZATION 6. Mediation of Political Realities: Media as Crucial Source of Information; Adam Shehata and Jesper Strömbäck 7. Mediatization at the Structural Level: Independence from Politics, Dependence on the Market; Linards Udris and Jens Lucht 8. Mediatization of News: The Role of Journalistic Framing; Claes H. de Vreese 9. Mediatization of Campaign Coverage: Metacoverage of U.S. Elections; Paul D'Angelo, Florin Büchel and Frank Esser 10. Mediatization of Political Organizations: Changing Parties and Interest Groups?; Patrick Donges and Otfried Jarren 11. Mediatization and Political Agenda Setting: Changing Issue Priorities?; Peter Van Aelst, Gunnar Thesen, Stefaan Walgrave and Rens Vliegenthart PART IV: CONCLUSION 12. A Paradigm in the Making: Lessons for the Future of Mediatization Research; Frank Esser and Jesper Strömbäck

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Book SynopsisSelecting political leaders by popular election is an unquestioned hallmark of representative democraciesthe institutional manifestation of Lincoln's promise of a government of the people and by the people. But in 2016, Lincoln's promise seems to have given way to Hamilton's nightmarewith his worries that popular elections would produce demagogues who paid an obsequious court to the people, appealing to their passions and prejudices rather than to their reason. This book examines the commitment to the widest level of participation among the largest number of citizens in the selection of the president. It looks at two salient characteristics of our current presidential election environment that bring the wisdom of this commitment into question: the declining influence of political parties and the communication revolution in the form of the internet, social media, and cable television. Ultimately, Mezey asks whether our now fully democratized presidential selection process has in factTrade ReviewPraise for (S)electing the PresidentMichael L. Mezey’s (S)electing the President: The Perils of Democracy is a must-read for anyone interested in the current state of our presidential selection process. After the historic 2016 election, this outstanding analysis addresses the central dilemmas of American democracy today: As our electoral system becomes more democratized with increased demagoguery, is the quality of candidates and campaigns diminished? Is it possible to have good government and quality leaders?James A. Thurber, American UniversityMichael Mezey’s new book, (S)electing the President, is an important contribution to the conversation surrounding popular elections. Drawing on the writing of ancient philosophers and our nation's founders, Mezey sends a strong message: that too much democratization of the nominating process and of the media might not be so beneficial as some think. His message is ignored at our peril.L. Sandy Maisel, Colby CollegeWith clarity and insight, Michael Mezey provides students and faculty with an engaging and concise narrative and analysis of the process by which we select the president of the United States. (S)electing the President is a must-read for students taking courses in introductory American government, elections, political parties, and politics and the media who want (and need) to better understand the history of the selection process, and specifically the 2016 presidential election.Alan R. Gitelson, Loyola University ChicagoThere is a conundrum at the heart of American electoral politics: The more democratized the presidential elections become, the less likely the most qualified candidate is elected. (S)electing the President casts a critical eye at the tension between democratic appeal and governing competence – pinpointing causes, consequences, and potential reform – and pierces this conundrum. Michael Mezey’s broad historical sweep and careful contemporary analysis should be a wake-up call for anyone concerned about the dynamics and outcomes of recent presidential elections.Sarah Binder, George Washington University and The Brookings InstitutionTable of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1. Candidate Quality and the Presidential Election of 2016Chapter 2. Democracy, Representation, and ElectionsChapter 3. The Founders and Presidential SelectionChapter 4. Democratization and Political PartiesChapter 5. The Democratized Nomination ProcessChapter 6. The Democratized MediaChapter 7. Charisma, Demagoguery, Populism, and CelebrityChapter 8. Democratization and PresidentialismChapter 9. The Perils of DemocracyBibliography

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive and comparative book makes clear what party families are and, in doing so, helps categorise and make sense of parties in different countries. It describes the ideology of the families in Western Europe as well as classifying political parties accordingly. Furthermore, the book examines who the party families' supporters are in terms of their social background and political values. What role do class, education, and religion play in the 21st century?Finally, the book provides a discussion of the degree to which the concept of party families is still meaningful in the 21st century and how it needs to be studied comparatively and comprehensively. Is party family still valid as a conceptual device to classify and compare parties across countries in Western Europe?This text will be of key interest to scholars, students, and practitioners working in the field of political behaviour, political parties and party politics, policy studies, and more broadly comTable of Contents1. Introduction: Party Families and Their Voters in the 21st Century 2. Left Socialist Parties 3. Social Democratic Parties 4. Green Parties 5. Christian Democratic Parties 6. Liberal Parties 7. Conservative Parties 8. New Right Parties 9. Comparing the Party Families 10. Conclusion and Discussion: Sister Parties or Third Cousins?

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Book SynopsisAre celebrity politics the spice of American public life or a pox on policy progress? This book identifies and measures the attributes of celebrities that make them well-equipped to win campaigns and yet poorly prepared to govern effectively. The framers of the U.S. Constitution worried about the propensity of an undereducated public to elect unqualified entertainers rather than fit characters to government positions. Celebrities have come to play an increasingly central role in the American political process as fundraisers, surrogates, and as candidates themselves, yet remain a sorely understudied topic in political science. Through a multimethod approach that includes qualitative analysis, novel public opinion surveys, and survey experiments, this book assesses whether Americans are more likely to vote for celebrities than well-known traditional politicians and the implications of these preferences for democracy in the U.S. Perfect for students, scholars, and interested citizens, Trade Review"Lauren Wright has written a timely and important book. A reality game show host is in the Oval Office amid speculation of other glitterati considering a challenge. Wright raises the critical question of whether the skills of celebrities have any relevance to those required for political leadership and governance. A Princeton University lecturer, she combines the rigorous research of an academic intellectual with a keen understanding of practical politics gleaned from her participation and earlier writings. This is must reading for anyone interested in political leadership today." - Albert R. Hunt, former Washington Bureau Chief and Executive Editor of The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg News "It was perhaps inevitable that in a culture as obsessed with celebrity as ours, we would someday end up with one in the White House. Is Donald Trump an aberration and a corrective, or a sign of things to come? Lauren Wright explores how the world of politics and celebrity have become so intertwined, and where this may be taking us." - Karen Tumulty, Columnist, The Washington Post"Lauren Wright has written the opening salvo to the age of celebrity politics. Set within a historic framework, her study combines her own research, scholarly literature, and astute analysis to warn Americans of the very dangers the framers feared when they created the US Constitution: demagoguery, ill-informed decision making, and self-interested, autocratic rule. Who's to blame and what do we do about It? Read Wright's innovative, well written and thought-provoking book to find out." - Stephen J. Wayne, Georgetown University"Donald Trump wasn’t the first celebrity to win an election, and he won’t be the last. Lauren Wright helps explain why celebrities run for office and why many voters will support them. Her conclusion is a troubling one: Celebrities have the tools to entertain voters, but not the tools to govern effectively. This is a timely and important book." - John Sides, George Washington UniversityTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments 1. A Short History of a Longstanding Obsession 2. In Their Own Words: Why Celebrities Run 3. Celebrities, They’re Not Like Us 4. Do Voters Prefer Celebrity Candidates to Politicians? 5. The Death of U.S.? Appendix Index

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Book SynopsisWhile frustration with various aspects of American democracy abound in the United States, there is little agreement overor even understanding ofwhat kinds of changes would make the system more effective and increase political participation. Matthew J. Streb sheds much-needed light on all the major concerns of the electoral process in the thoroughly revised third edition of this timely book on improving American electoral democracy. This critical examination of the rules and institutional arrangements that shape the American electoral process analyzes the major debates that embroil scholars and reformers on subjects ranging from the number of elections we hold and the use of nonpartisan elections, to the presidential nominating process and campaign finance laws. Ultimately, Streb argues for a less burdensome democracy, a democracy in which citizens can participate more easily in transparent, competitive elections. This book is designed to get students of elections Trade Review"From voter ID laws to the Electoral College to redistricting to campaign finance, election law in the United States is loaded with controversy. In the latest edition of Rethinking American Electoral Democracy, Matt Streb cuts through the partisan rhetoric over how we run elections in the US, giving us evidence and reasoned argument for how to make our democracy better. You may not agree with all of his solutions, but you will admire Streb's straight talk, common sense, and logic."– Richard L. Hasen, University of California—Irvine and author of Plutocrats United: Campaign Money, the Supreme Court, and the Distortion of American Elections"Rethinking American Electoral Democracy does more than challenge students to think critically about the peculiar way in which Americans conduct their elections. It sparks students to argue about how best to fix the nation’s electoral institutions. No reader will agree with all the reforms Streb proposes—and that is precisely what makes it such an invaluable teaching tool. Assign this book and invite your students to join in a profoundly important debate about what’s wrong with American electoral democracy and how we can fix it."– Richard J. Ellis, Willamette University"Our political system is so complex and produces so much inequality that it can often be challenging to consider where a reform agenda should even begin. In this book, Streb helps to direct our attention to some of the most significant problems with the current system and proposes a sensible set of reforms that would make for a more robust and equal democratic system. It is a worthwhile read for scholars and the general public alike."– Brian Schaffner, University of Massachusetts—Amherst"By finding just the right balance of theory, empirical data, analysis, and examples, Streb has produced a text that students will find both accessible and engaging. His transparent critical approach is a refreshing contribution to the study of American electoral democracy."– Richard Holtzman, Bryant University"Matthew Streb’s latest edition of Rethinking American Electoral Democracy is an engaging and thoughtful analysis of how election rules stand in the way of a 'better, smarter democracy.' At a time when young people are increasingly disillusioned with politics, Streb offers intriguing ideas for reform. Students will appreciate Streb’s clarity and brevity. Instructors will find this book thorough and scholarly."– Rodd Freitag, University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireTable of Contents1. Creating a Model Electoral Democracy PART I: Rethinking the Costs of Voting 2. Factors that Influence Voter Turnout 3. The Offices We Elect 4. Direct Democracy PART II: Rethinking the Mechanics of Voting 5. Ballot Laws 6. Voting Machines PART III: Rethinking National Elections 7. The Redistricting Process 8. Presidential Primaries 9. The Electoral College 10. Campaign Finance 11. Conclusion: Moving Toward a Model Electoral Democracy

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Book Synopsis**A New York Times Editors'' Choice Pick****One of Kirkus Reviews'' Best Nonfiction Books of 2022**Political activist Collins-Dexter's essay collection is timely as well as pointed. In it, she argues that Democrats have taken Black voters for granted, and that the consequences of this mistake have already begun and will accelerate.The New York Times,15 Works of Nonfiction to Read This FallFor fans of Bad Feminist and The Sum of Us, Black Skinhead sparks a radical conversation about Black America and political identity.In Black Skinhead, Brandi Collins-Dexter, former Senior Campaign Director for Color Of Change, explores the fragile alliance between Black voters and the Democratic party. Through sharp, timely essays that span the political, cultural, and personal, Collins-Dexter reveals decades of simmering disaffection in Black America, told as much through voter stat

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Book SynopsisThe Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats each allow their members to participate in the selection of the party leader. It also examines the consequences of all-member ballots in leadership elections. It looks at how parties remove leaders, showing that each of the major British parties sought to make it harder to evict incumbents.Trade Review'This is an important and timely study of what has been a neglected topic in the literature. Public evaluations of party leaders play a really important role in influencing voting behaviour in Britain, and so it is important to understand why and how the parties select their leaders. This book makes a really interesting contribution to understanding that process.' - Paul Whiteley, Professor of Government, University of Essex, UKand Co-director of the British Election Study 'More attention than ever in British politics is focused on party leaders. Drawing on a plethora of sources, Thomas Quinn provides a sophisticated and nuanced analysis as to how politicians are returned to party office, rejected, and replaced. Theoretically developed and empirically grounded, this book makes an outstanding and original contribution to our understanding of the internal life of British political parties.' - Mark Wickham-Jones, Professor of Political Science, University of Bristol, UKTable of ContentsIntroduction Electing and Ejecting Party Leaders Selection and Ejection by the Parliamentary Party The Labour Party: The Electoral College The Conservative Party: Enfranchising the Members The Liberal Democrats: One Member-One Vote Electing and Ejecting Party Leaders: An Assessment Appendix A: Labour Party Leadership Election Results 1955-2010 Appendix B: Conservative Party Leadership Election Results 1965-2005 Appendix C: Liberal Party, Social Democratic Party and Liberal Democrat Leadership Election Results 1967-2007 Leadership Election Rules and Results in the Minor Parties and Devolved Major Parties: Appendix D: Green Party of England and Wales Appendix E: United Kingdom Independence Party Appendix F: British National Party Appendix G: Scottish National Party Appendix H: Plaid Cymru Appendix I: Labour Party Leaders in Scotland and Wales Appendix J: Conservative Party Leaders in Scotland and Wales Appendix K: Liberal Democrat Leaders in Scotland and Wales Appendix L: Donations to Candidates in Party Leadership Contests 2001-10 Appendix M: Proposed Labour Leadership Election Timetable 2009 Notes Index

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Book SynopsisThis book examines village democracy and the prospects of China''s democratization. It explains how three key factors - township, economy and kinship - shape village democracy and account for rural variations. It considers the extension of village to township elections, the idea of a mixed regime and its impact on political development in China.Trade Review"Baogang He offers us the first comprehensive, theoretically-informed treatment of China's rural political reforms. Whereas other studies of grassroots elections have focused on a handful of villages or one aspect of villagers' autonomy in many locations, Professor He has gathered rich, empirical data and immersed himself in the extant literature to provide an explanation of why village democracy has floundered in some places and taken hold in others. His many hypotheses and thoughts about China's "mixed regime" are sure to be discussed for years to come." - Kevin J. O'Brien, Bedford Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley, and co-author of Rightful Resistance in Rural China (2006)"Baogang Heenters the debate over the meaning of China's village elections with a data-rich and strongly argued case for their democratic potential. Combining Western democratic theory with extensive fieldwork in Chinese villages, he presents a nuanced understanding of how semi-competitive elections have shifted the balance of power in the Chinese countryside, launching a dynamic that could foster growing peasant control over local leaders." - Andrew J. Nathan, Professor of Political Science, Columbia University "Professor He's superbly detailed and comprehensive study of village democracy in China provides a refreshing assessment of the extent of change in power relations reaped through village elections. It is essential reading for all those concerned with processes of democratic change in China. " - Professor Jude Howell, Director, Centre for Civil Society, London School of Economics and Political ScienceTable of ContentsIntroduction PART I: DIMENSIONS OF VILLAGE DEMOCRACY Development of Democratic Procedures Village Citizenship Competitiveness of Village Elections Political Participation and Voting Behavior Village Representative Assembly PART II: THE LIMITS OF VILLAGE DEMOCRACY Village Elections and Village Power Structure Women and Village Elections PART III: THE SHAPE OF VILLAGE DEMOCRACY Township Authorities and Village Elections Political Economy of Village Democracy Kinship and Village Elections PART IV: PROSPECTS OF CHINESE DEMOCRATIZATION From Village to Township Elections Conclusions

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Book SynopsisDramatic changes in society, technology and culture have transformed the relationship between political parties, the media, and the individual voter over the last fifty years. The leading researchers gathered in this volume offer a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of British political communication since 1945. They explore the competition for coverage between political parties and media organizations, the ongoing rivalry between politicians and the press, and the implications for the quality of British democracy.Table of ContentsList of Tables List of Figures List of Acronyms Acknowledgements Notes on the Contributors Introduction: J.Bartle & D.Griffiths Changing Voters or Changing Models of Voting?; J.Bartle Power as well as Persuasion: Political Communication and Party Development; D.Wring The Rise of Campaign Professionalism; M.Harrop The Fall and Rise of Constituency Campaigning; D.Denver & G.Hands The National Daily Press; C.Seymour-Ure British Political Broadcasting from 1945 to 1997: The Developing System; P.Goddard Referendum Campaigning; D.Griffiths Assessing Communications and Campaign Effects on Voters; J.Bartle Political Communications and Democratic Politics; P.Norris Index

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Book SynopsisElectoral Systems and Political Transformation in Post-Communist Europe assesses the influence of electoral systems on political change in 20 post-communist European states. The main finding is that electoral institutions have systematic effects on the formation of representative structures. ''Party-enabling'' aspects of electoral laws such as list proportional representation tend to foster popular inclusion in politics and institutionalized party systems, whereas ''politician-enabling'' rules such as single-member districts and ballots that allow voters to select individuals often favour the development of weakly structured systems and high levels of popular exclusion from the representative process.Table of ContentsList of Tables Preface PART I: ELECTORAL SYSTEMS IN POST-COMMUNIST EUROPE Electoral Institutions and Post-Communist Transition: Theoretical Considerations An Overview of Post-Communist Electoral Systems: Design and Measurement PART II: ELECTORAL SYSTEMS AND VOTERS Electoral Participation Representational Inclusion PART III: ELECTORAL SYSTEMS AND PARTIES Party System Size and Shape Party System Stability and Change Conclusion Appendix A: Summary Election Results for 20 Post-Communist States Appendix B: Data Sources Appendix C: Data on Party System Evolution Bibliography

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Trade Review'this is a highly readable, comprehensive and detailed account of the 2004 European elections in the UK. It is essential reading for anyone interested in British elections and the role of the EU in British politics.' - Richard Whitaker, RepresentationTable of ContentsBackground, 1999-2004 Framework and Preparations National Campaign Local Campaigns and IT Outcome Consequences and Questions Appendix : An Analysis of the Results; J.Curtice, M.Steed & S.Fisher Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisUsing election returns, public opinion surveys, and legislative roll-call data from many mixed systems in every world region, the authors show that contamination systematically affects party strategy, voting behaviour, legislative cohesion and overall structure of partisan competition.Trade Review'Mixed Electoral Systems is the first cross-national study of the combined Single Member District and List Proportional Representation systems. The authors demonstrate that the mixed system is not uniform and its governance consequences are dependent upon several variables. This outstanding book concludes with a research agenda for scholars to pursue to improve our understanding of the functioning of the different varieties of mixed member systems employed by various nations.' - Joseph F. Zimmerman, Rockefeller College, University at Albany "This is a compelling case that the growth in mixed electoral systems represents the emergence of a new breed of electoral institutions. The detailed and comprehensive comparative examination is the state of the art in this emerging subfield of electoral systems research and sets a new standard for empirical research into institutional outcomes." - Kenneth Benoit, Trinity CollegeTable of ContentsA New Species of Electoral Institutions? Relative Causal Inference and the Study of Mixed Electoral Systems A Taxonomy of Mixed Electoral Systems The Logic of Contamination: District-Level Party Systems Going It Alone? Strategic Nominations in Mixed Electoral Systems Interactive Ballots: The Microfoundations of Contamination Voting from their Hearts? Contamination and Strategic Voting Eyeing the Future: Contamination and Legislative Behavior Better, Worse, or Just Different? Legislative Fractionalization in Mixed Systems Conclusion

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Book SynopsisTen years into the ''new'' South Africa, how does democracy function? This volume provides a retrospective on a decade of elections and democracy in South Africa. The book analyzes the evolution of the party system and electoral campaigns; tracks changes in public opinion and voter motivations; assesses the political implications of socioeconomic change; depicts the evolution of parliament and the electoral system; probes the often-tense relationship between media and government; analyzes the institutionalization the Independent Electoral Commission; and, finally, argues that South Africa is witnessing a ''normalization'' of politics. The book speaks to a broad range of topics, all linked through the electoral theme, which get to the heart of many issues in contemporary South African politics.Trade Review'An invaluable and lively collection of essays on South Africa's electoral politics by the leading authorities in the field. Essential reading for all those interested in the 'New' South Africa.' - Anthony Butler, Associate Professor, University of Cape Town, South Africa 'Electoral Politics in South Africa is an excellent guide to the highs and lows of South Africa's first decade of democracy. Piombo and Nijzink have assembled an outstanding cast of writers whose essays illuminate not just the 2004 election but highlight how the nation has grappled with the transition from apartheid to multi-party democracy. The book makes essential reading for anyone wishing to understand where South African democracy is heading.' - Andrew Reynolds, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA, and Editor of Election '94 South Africa and Election '99 South Africa '...this is a worthwhile book, with two excellent introductory chapters and much useful information, especially on the smaller parties...' - The Round Table 'As South Africa moves towards its next democratic election, it is important to understand the electoral trends that have emerged in the past decade. Electoral Politics in South Africa makes a valuable contribution to the body of work that contributes to that understanding.' - FocusTable of ContentsPART I: A DECADE OF DEMOCRACY A Voice for Some; S.Friedman The Electoral Implications of Social and Economic Change since 1994; J.Seekings Voted Information, Government Evaluations and Party Images in the First Democratic Decade; R.Mattes Parliament and the Electoral System: How Are South Africans Being Represented?; L.Nijzink & J.Piombo The Administration of Election '04; C.Kabemba PART II: THE PARTY CAMPAIGNS The African National Congress; T.Lodge Peaking at a Plateau?; S.Booysen Torn Between the Nation and the Homeland; L.Piper Election '04; C.Schulz-Herzenberg Struggling to Represent the Left; T.Hoeane The Smallest Parties; S.Naidu & Mbongeni Manqele PART III: THE RESULTS AND ASSESSMENT Media Coverage in Election '04; G.Davies The Results of Election '04; J.Piombo

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Book SynopsisAt the beginning of the 20th century Morris dancing had all but died out in much of England. It was militant suffragettes and slum girls who kick-started the revival that returned the forgotten dances of the countryside to towns and villages across the nation. As a result of their commitment to preserve and pass on the dances, the Morris survived as a living tradition that is still performed to this day. And the impetus to do so came from the women's aspiration to change society for the better, the same impetus that drove them to militant action and to prison.The Morris revival and the militant suffrage movement were inextricably linked. The leader of the dance revival, Mary Neal, was a life-long radical campaigner for the rights of women and children. With her friend Emmeline Pethick she ran the Esperance Girls' Club in one of London's most deprived areas. She and Emmeline both sat on the national committee of Mrs Pankhurst's militant Women's Social and Political Union, the most notor

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewJenkins’s rousing work will inspire students to educate themselves on the issues—and, when the time comes, to vote early and often. * School Library Journal - STARRED review *“This is a great year to brush up voting rights, especially the laws surrounding distance voting, and this book is a great start.” * GeekMom *“Written with a progressive tone, this work’s clear factual nature makes it a worthy read for anyone across the political spectrum…” * Library Journal *“A panoptic history of the vote that breaks down everything from gerrymandering to Americans for Prosperity's dark influence, Drawing the Vote is a great pick for both adults and young Americans who want to understand what it means to be a voter.” * Shelf Awareness *The exposition and Lacker’s simple but energetic illustrations combine to pack valuable information on each page, while making even complex issues (such as the racism of white suffragists who fought for the 19th Amendment) easy to follow. Suited best to younger readers new to the topic, Jenkins’s work lays out the high-stakes history clearly and succinctly. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisParts one and two offer an excellent recap of the state of play in 2012; part three analyzes why Mexicans voted as they did; and part four considers the election's implications for Mexico's political system more broadly.Trade Review... outstanding analyses... American Political Science Association impressive contributions by outstanding Mexicanists Party Politics

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Book SynopsisOriginally published in 1962. In The Road to Normalcy, Wesley M. Bagby explains how the election of 1920 contributed to momentous shifts in American politics by detailing why the major political parties abandoned sentiments that were widely accepted several years prior to the election. Prior to World War I, two significant streams of progressivism maintained center stage in American politicsthe Progressive movement and the world peace movement. The war proved not to be prohibitively distracting for the Progressive movement, which carried on well into the war years. But the war also introduced new elements into American political life, such as the restriction of free speech, popular outbursts of intolerance and hatred encouraged by war propaganda, and a belief in the necessity and efficacy of violence. Many of these elements eroded the ideals undergirding the Progressive movement. The international peace movement reflected the spirit of idealistic internationalism that characterized theTable of ContentsPrefaceIntroductionChapter 1. Republican Preconvention PoliticsChapter 2. Democratic Preconvention PoliticsChapter 3. The Republican National ConventionChapter 4. The Democratic ConventionChapter 5. The CampaignNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisThe sixth general election since the arrival of democracy occurs at a critical moment in South Africa's history. The immediate question this book poses is will the ANC manage to manufacture a sixth electoral victory despite its disastrous record in government since 2014?

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Book SynopsisReveals how presidents deploy a rhetoric that attempts to attract many racial and ethnic groups, but ultimately directs itself to an archtypal white, Middle-American swing voter.Despite major advancements in civil rights in the United States since the 1960s, racial inequality continues to persist in American society. While it may appear that presidents do not address the topic of race, it lurks in the background of presidential political speech across a range of issues, including welfare, crime, and American identity. Using a thorough approach that places textual analysis in a historical context, One America? asks what presidents say about race, how often they say it, and to whom they say it. Nathan Angelo demonstrates how presidents attempt to use rhetoric to compose a message that will resonate with the many groups that comprise the modern party system, but ultimately those alliances cause presidents to direct most of their speeches about race to an archetypical white, Middle-American swing voter, thereby restricting the issues and solutions that they discuss. While the American demographic profile is changing, rhetoric that links American identity with racially coded concepts and appeals to white voters'' racial resentments has become ubiquitous. Angelo warns us about the possible repercussions of such tactics, noting that, while they may allow presidents to craft winning coalitions, their use continues to legitimate a system that ignores racial inequality.

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Book SynopsisIntensive look at restrictive new voting laws ostensibly designed to target voter fraud but criticized as being racially-based voter suppression.Since 2003, several US states have passed new laws that complicate the process of voter registration and voting. Framed as controls on voter fraud, the laws have spawned controversy in both the courts and public opinion, the latter falling along a sharp partisan divide. Much Sound and Fury, or the New Jim Crow? offers a scholarly analysis, not of the intent but rather the impact of these laws. Beginning with a historical overview of the expanding and contracting right to vote, particularly regarding its impact on African Americans, subsequent chapters use quantitative analysis to analyze the impact of identification requirement laws, proof-of-citizenship requirements, felony disenfranchisement, and gerrymandering. Before 2020, the impact of the laws leaned slightly negative but was mixed. More recent developments, however, point to a far more alarming implication-widespread belief in factually-baseless allegations of fraud, which undermines Americans'' trust and faith in our constitutional democracy; these allegations reached a crescendo in 2021 as a violent mob seized the US Capitol. The book concludes with an afterword on the 2020 elections and their aftermath.

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Book SynopsisHow campaign ads persuade votersTrade Review"The Persuasive Power of Campaign Advertising combines academic knowledge and the wisdom of experience in election campaigns. It is an important contribution to the fields of political communication and campaigns. I recommend this insightful analysis to political professionals, working journalists, communications specialists, as well as students of campaigning and lobbying. It is an excellent book for university students studying campaigns, political communication, and public relations." -James A. Thurber, Distinguished Professor and Director, Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American UniversityTable of ContentsThe Persuasive Potential of Campaign Advertising Table of Contents 1. The Role of Campaign Advertising 2. The Problem of Persuasion 3. A Brief Primer on Data and Research Design 4. How Race Context Matters 5. How Ad Negativity and Emotional Appeals Matter 6. How Receiver Characteristics Matter 7 - How Ad Coverage in News Matters 8. The Future Study of Ad Effects Appendix A -- Variable Coding Appendix B -- Full Model Results from 4 Appendix C -- Additional Model Results from 5 References

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Book SynopsisA veteran political observer's take on the critical Pat Toomey-Joe Sestak Senate race of 2010Table of ContentsWhere I'm Coming From; Prelude - March, 2010; Three Paths to April; Setting the Table - May; "Nothing Inappropriate Happened" - June; The 80 Percent Solution - July; Midsummer Melodies - August; Seeking the Summit - September; The Latest Poop - October; Toomsday - November 2, 2010.

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Book SynopsisOffers an analytic framework to show how the process of candidate selection often limits the participation of women in various Latin American countriesTrade Review"[A] discerning exploration of women in Latin American politics... [Hinojosa] handily disproves the leading explanations for female under-representation, refuting both supply-side arguments and demand-side excuses with a parade of data on women's progress... Selecting Women, Electing Women [provides] detailed case studies on Chile and Mexico, drawing the surprising conclusion that it may in fact be the primary process - often thought of as the most democratic of all nominating systems - that keeps Latin American women disempowered."--NACLA Report on the Americas, Winter 2012 "Selecting Women, Electing Women argues that the rules for candidate selection affect the election of women to political office in Latin America. Hinojosa's overall approach and the substantive argument she makes represent significant innovations... In addition to providing a persuasive explanation of the puzzle of variation in women's representation in the region, the book provides ample background on the status of women overall, a clear description of the political terrain in two important countries in the region, and a sense of how the same issues play out in other countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Cuba, Guatemala, and Peru. Her interview data provides the kind of detail that illuminates important differences within and across countries and makes the book easily accessible to readers unfamiliar with political parties in Latin America."--Journal of Politics, April 2013 "Hinojosa has analyzed the results of her magnificent, tightly organized research project that examined institutional and gatekeeper barriers to women who run for municipal (mayoral) offices in Latin America, with a focus on Mexico and Chile... The genius of Hinojosa's research design is attention to the candidate selection process. Counterintuitively, she finds that selection procedures that are more exclusive (not inclusive) and centralized (not decentralized) benefit women... Summing Up: Highly recommended."--Choice, June 2013Table of ContentsAcknowledgments 1 Electing Women: Female Political Representation in Latin America 2 Why Selection Matters: Explaining Women's Representation in Politics 3 How Selection Matters: A Theoretical Framework 4 The Paradox of Primaries: Inclusive-Decentralized Selection 5 Inclusive-Centralized and Exclusive-Decentralized Selection 6 "Less Democratic, but More Effective": Exclusive-Centralized Selection 7 Selecting Candidates Closer to Home: Widows, Wives, and Daughters 8 Altering Candidate Selection: The Adoption and Implementation of Gender Quotas 9 Candidate Selection and Women's Representation in Latin American Politics Appendix A: Latin American Women's Representation by Party Appendix B: Interviews Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisOffers an analytic framework to show how the process of candidate selection often limits the participation of women in various Latin American countriesTrade Review"[A] discerning exploration of women in Latin American politics... [Hinojosa] handily disproves the leading explanations for female under-representation, refuting both supply-side arguments and demand-side excuses with a parade of data on women's progress... Selecting Women, Electing Women [provides] detailed case studies on Chile and Mexico, drawing the surprising conclusion that it may in fact be the primary process - often thought of as the most democratic of all nominating systems - that keeps Latin American women disempowered."--NACLA Report on the Americas, Winter 2012 "Selecting Women, Electing Women argues that the rules for candidate selection affect the election of women to political office in Latin America. Hinojosa's overall approach and the substantive argument she makes represent significant innovations... In addition to providing a persuasive explanation of the puzzle of variation in women's representation in the region, the book provides ample background on the status of women overall, a clear description of the political terrain in two important countries in the region, and a sense of how the same issues play out in other countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Cuba, Guatemala, and Peru. Her interview data provides the kind of detail that illuminates important differences within and across countries and makes the book easily accessible to readers unfamiliar with political parties in Latin America."--Journal of Politics, April 2013Table of ContentsAcknowledgments 1 Electing Women: Female Political Representation in Latin America 2 Why Selection Matters: Explaining Women's Representation in Politics 3 How Selection Matters: A Theoretical Framework 4 The Paradox of Primaries: Inclusive-Decentralized Selection 5 Inclusive-Centralized and Exclusive-Decentralized Selection 6 "Less Democratic, but More Effective": Exclusive-Centralized Selection 7 Selecting Candidates Closer to Home: Widows, Wives, and Daughters 8 Altering Candidate Selection: The Adoption and Implementation of Gender Quotas 9 Candidate Selection and Women's Representation in Latin American Politics Appendix A: Latin American Women's Representation by Party Appendix B: Interviews Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisFrom the presidential level down, men and women who run for political office confront different electoral realities. In her probing study, Navigating Gendered Terrain, Kelly Dittmar investigates how gender influences the campaign strategy and behavior of candidates today. Concurrently, she shows how candidates' strategic and tactical decisions can influence the gendered nature of campaign institutions. Navigating Gendered Terrain addresses how gender is used to shape how campaigns are waged by influencing insider perceptions of and decisions about effective campaign messages, images, and tactics within party and political contexts. Dittmar uses survey information and interviews with candidates, political consultants, and other campaign professionals to reveal how gender-informed advertising, websites, and overall presentation to voters respond to stereotypes and perceptions of female and male candidates. She closes her book by offering a feminist interpretation of women as candiTrade ReviewDr. Dittmar's manuscript is distinctive in its research focus regarding questions of the gendered nature of contemporary campaigns for elective office. Her focus on the perspectives of campaign practitioners and their implementation of strategies to affect gender issues is singular in its contribution to our knowledge of this domain. --Barbara BurrellTable of ContentsList of Figures and TablesAcknowledgments1 Campaigns as Gendered Institutions2 Consultant Perceptions of Voters’ Gender Stereotypes3 Consultant Perceptions of Effective Strategies4 Gender in Context5 Gender Dynamics in Image and Message Creation6 Targeting Women Voters and Contrasting Opponents7 On Her Own Terms: Shifting Gender Dynamics in Campaign InstitutionsAppendix A: Interview ListAppendix B: Gubernatorial and U.S. Senate Contests Included in Interview Analysis of 2008 and 2010 ElectionsNotesReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisInvestigates gender differences in public opinion and how value differences account for policy positions and political attitudesTrade Review“In Gender Differences in Public Opinion, Mary-Kate Lizotte has produced a clear, thorough, and original examination of the roots of the gender gap in American public opinion. Her consideration of the role of values—egalitarianism, universalism, and benevolence—in the policy positions of women and men offers a fresh take on the conventional wisdom around the gender gap. She considers a wide range of important domestic and international issues, identifying when and why women and men take distinctive positions, and, just as importantly, when they don’t. Scholars of public opinion, policy, and gender will learn a lot from this interesting work.”—Kathleen Dolan, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, and author of When Does Gender Matter?: Women Candidates and Gender Stereotypes in American Elections“Mary-Kate Lizotte is reinvigorating a conversation that has been muted for too long. The first 'gender gap,' brought to light by Kathy Frankovic after the 1980 elections, is approaching its 40th birthday, but it, and its consequences, are still not easily understood. Lizotte’s thoughtful examination of pro-social values as a possible driver of the gender gap in voting behavior and policy preferences could not be a more timely contribution to our understanding of sex, gender, and politics in these challenging times.”—Sue Tolleson-Rinehart, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and author of Gender Consciousness and Politics

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Book SynopsisInvestigates gender differences in public opinion and how value differences account for policy positions and political attitudesTrade Review“In Gender Differences in Public Opinion, Mary-Kate Lizotte has produced a clear, thorough, and original examination of the roots of the gender gap in American public opinion. Her consideration of the role of values—egalitarianism, universalism, and benevolence—in the policy positions of women and men offers a fresh take on the conventional wisdom around the gender gap. She considers a wide range of important domestic and international issues, identifying when and why women and men take distinctive positions, and, just as importantly, when they don’t. Scholars of public opinion, policy, and gender will learn a lot from this interesting work.”—Kathleen Dolan, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, and author of When Does Gender Matter?: Women Candidates and Gender Stereotypes in American Elections“Mary-Kate Lizotte is reinvigorating a conversation that has been muted for too long. The first 'gender gap,' brought to light by Kathy Frankovic after the 1980 elections, is approaching its 40th birthday, but it, and its consequences, are still not easily understood. Lizotte’s thoughtful examination of pro-social values as a possible driver of the gender gap in voting behavior and policy preferences could not be a more timely contribution to our understanding of sex, gender, and politics in these challenging times.”—Sue Tolleson-Rinehart, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and author of Gender Consciousness and Politics

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Book SynopsisPolitical Black Girl Magicexplores black women's experiences as mayors in American cities. The editor and contributors to this comprehensive volumeexamine black female mayoral campaigns and elections where race and gender are a factorand wherederacialized campaigns have garnered candidate support from white as well as Hispanic and Asian American voters.Chapters also consider how Black female mayors govern, from discussions of their pursuit of economic growth and how they use their power toenact positive reforms to the challenges they face that inhibit their abilities to cater to neglected communities. Case studies in this interdisciplinary volume includefemale mayors in Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Compton, and Washington, DC, among other cities, along with discussion of each official's political context. Covering mayors from the 1960s to the present,Political Black Girl Magicidentifies the most significant obstacles black women have faced as mayors and mayoral candidates, Trade Review“An impressive, well-researched, and thorough look at the complex leadership of Black women mayors. The editor and contributors explore the intersections of race and gender in the elections, administrative styles, and media coverage about Black women in positions of power and offer provocative questions and answers about the nature of politics in the United States. With a depth and scope that recognizes the distinct features of region and location, Political Black Girl Magic is essential reading for anyone interested in leadership and racial justice.”—Marcia Chatelain, Pulitzer Prize–winning historian and author of Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America“Sharon Wright Austin has assembled a dynamic team of mostly women scholars to cover an important yet understudied topic: Black women in American state and local government and politics. Thick with carefully detailed demographic data and individual case studies of Black women’s campaigns and governance, Political Black Girl Magic takes readers from the election of the first Black woman mayor through to the politics of today. This book is an outstanding and significant contribution to the discipline.”—Keneshia N. Grant, Associate Professor of Political Science at Howard University, and author of The Great Migration and the Democratic Party: Black Voters and the Realignment of American Politics in the 20th Century (Temple)

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