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The American Political Party System - Continuity and Change Over Ten Presidential Elections (Paperback)
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The American Political Party System - Continuity and Change Over Ten Presidential Elections (Paperback)
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"From party polarization, elections, and internal party politics,
to the evolution of the U.S. presidency, John S. Jackson's new book
has something for everyone interested in American politics.
Beginning with a discussion of the creation of the U.S. government
to the formation of today's political powerhouses, Jackson provides
a narrative sweep of American party history like none other. Unique
to this book is a detailed breakdown of the evolution of political
parties from 1832 to the current era. Jackson explains how the
reform era came to be, as well as how it produced the polarized
party era we have today. In doing so, he guides the reader to an
appreciation of where U.S. party politics originated and the
aspirations of those who helped create the current system. Jackson
also examines the internal mechanisms and personalities of the
Democratic and Republican parties. He compares multiple
presidential elections, thus telling a broader story of the
unfolding of today's party polarization and gridlock. He also
explores the theoretical meaning of the changes observed in the
parties from the responsible party model perspective. The themes of
continuity and change are set in the context of group-think versus
rational decisionmaking. Specific focus is given to political
elites who are sophisticated about politics and who make strategic
decisions, but are also bound by their humanity and occasionally
fail to see the right deci-sion due to their own personal biases.
This book will be particularly useful for those who want to explore
polarization, the responsible parties model, the rational actor
model, and anyone who wants to better understand elections, party
politics, and the evolution of the presidency. "
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