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Parties and Politics in America (Paperback, New edition)
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Parties and Politics in America (Paperback, New edition)
To be released on 31 May 2064. You can pre-order this product. We should be able to ship between Friday, 13 Jun 2064 and Friday, 20 Jun 2064.
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At no time in our political history is a reappraisal of our party
system more vital than when we face a national election. Then-
often only then- the people become more aware of what parties mean.
In the main, the American party may be weak as an agent of decision
and power, playing down principles and playing up accommodation.
But through the pages of this book, one becomes aware of the
positive influences through our history, the value to the American
political and social scene, the functions, particularly those that
are characteristically American. The two major parties are the
focus of attention; third parties have come and gone- though this
is not necessarily and permanently true. Their values go farther
than nominations, campaigns, elections and appointments. Their
differences are closely analyzed- and the importance of these
differences appraised. Their successes and failures are charted.
The apathy of the American public both in voting and in taking an
active part is undeniable - and perhaps the very reading of a book
such as this should help us all realize why participation is a
challenge and responsibility, why we cannot criticize the
shortcomings - and sit back and do nothing. Behind the Constitution
stand the people; there we must seek out the peculiar qualities of
American parties. A book for thoughtful consideration, for
extensive use in study of politics- but a book that not many
average readers will seek out for themselves. (Kirkus Reviews)
A distinguished historian and political scientist provides a
forthright and objective account of American party politics in this
concise and invaluable guide. In vigorous and lively language he
examines the two major parties-"the peacemakers of the American
community"-describing their historic functions and the way they
have helped to achieve national unity. He discusses their make-up,
their achievements and failures, the images each has established of
itself and of the opposition party. The demographic forces
influencing the American voter and the complex question of how the
parties actually differ receive thought-provoking treatment. This
invigorating analysis of the hard facts of American political life
will live far beyond the election year of 1960.
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