This timely book provides a thought-provoking discussion of issues
that influence voter registration and turnout in contemporary
America. Elections not only determine who will fill an office; they
have a lot to say about how the democratic process works—or
doesn't work—in 21st-century America. This fascinating book sheds
light on that question by focusing on factors that currently shape
elections and political participation in the United States. It
covers issues that are consistently in the media, such as
gerrymandering; voter ID; and rules pertaining to when, where, and
how Americans register and vote. But it also goes beyond the
obvious to consider issues that are often overlooked—civic
education and engagement, citizen apathy, and political alienation,
for example. The volume begins with an introduction to elections
that includes a discussion of the history of voting in the United
States. Each subsequent chapter covers a different topic relative
to registration and voting. It addresses matters of education as
well as socialization, mobilization, and the legal and political
structures that shape U.S. political participation. Ideal for
readers who may be considering such concerns for the first time,
the work will foster an understanding of why political
participation is important and of the causes and consequences of
non-voting.
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