Many Americans develop misinformed opinions about the U.S. electoral process. Conventional Wisdom and American Elections debunks common misunderstandings that have arisen about the electoral process in the past few decades. This book engages readers in elections, and teaches them to evaluate information like a political scientist.
Many Americans develop misinformed opinions about the U.S. electoral process. Conventional Wisdom and American Elections debunks common misunderstandings that have arisen about the electoral process in the past few decades. This book engages readers in elections, and teaches them to evaluate information like a political scientist.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
List of Illustrations Introduction Chapter 1. The 'Independent' and 'Swing' Voter Myth v. the Reality of Mobilizing the Base Chapter 2. To Vote or Not to Vote: Three Myths about Voter Turnout Chapter 3. End of the Two Party System? The Myth of the Rise of Third Parties Chapter 4. Buying Elections? Campaign Finance Law and Money's Influence in Elections and Politics Chapter 5. The Veepstakes: Balancing the Ticket and Other Myths about Vice Presidential Selection Chapter 6. Mudslinging 101: Have Presidential Campaigns Really Become Nastier? Chapter 7. Where Have You Gone, Walter Cronkite? The 'News' Just Ain't What It Used To Be Chapter 8. Game Changer? Misconceptions about the Significance of Presidential Debates Chapter 9. Science or Voodoo? Misconceptions about National Election Polls Chapter 10. May the Best Man Win? The Illusion of Competitive Congressional Elections Chapter 11. The American People Have Spoken'...Or Have They? The Myth of the Presidential Mandate Index About the Authors
List of Illustrations Introduction Chapter 1. The 'Independent' and 'Swing' Voter Myth v. the Reality of Mobilizing the Base Chapter 2. To Vote or Not to Vote: Three Myths about Voter Turnout Chapter 3. End of the Two Party System? The Myth of the Rise of Third Parties Chapter 4. Buying Elections? Campaign Finance Law and Money's Influence in Elections and Politics Chapter 5. The Veepstakes: Balancing the Ticket and Other Myths about Vice Presidential Selection Chapter 6. Mudslinging 101: Have Presidential Campaigns Really Become Nastier? Chapter 7. Where Have You Gone, Walter Cronkite? The 'News' Just Ain't What It Used To Be Chapter 8. Game Changer? Misconceptions about the Significance of Presidential Debates Chapter 9. Science or Voodoo? Misconceptions about National Election Polls Chapter 10. May the Best Man Win? The Illusion of Competitive Congressional Elections Chapter 11. The American People Have Spoken'...Or Have They? The Myth of the Presidential Mandate Index About the Authors
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