Campaigning for President in America, 1788-2016

by Scott John Hammond, Robert North Roberts, Valerie A. Sulfaro

Overview

What does it take to get elected president of the United States—"leader of the free world"? This book gives readers insight into the major issues and events surrounding American presidential elections across more than two centuries, from the earliest years of the Republic through the campaigns of the 21st century.

The race for the presidency encapsulates the broader changes in American democratic culture. This book provides insight into the major issues and events surrounding American presidential elections across more than two centuries, from the earliest years of the Republic through the campaigns of the 21st century. Readers will be able to see and understand how presidential campaigns have evolved over time, and how and why the current state of campaigning for president came into being.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440848889
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	04/25/2016
Edition description:	Abridged
Pages:	992
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 1.95(d)

About the Author

Scott John Hammond is professor of political science at James Madison University.

Robert North Roberts, PhD, is professor of political science at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Valerie A. Sulfaro is professor of political science at James Madison University.

Editorial Reviews

Both the topical and historical sections of this consistently objective and analytical encyclopedia-cum-history will reward readers who want to understand recurring and one-off phenomena in electoral history. The concluding chapter's dispassionate look at the early part of the 2016 race contrasts nicely with the predictably biased coverage of some cable TV networks.” —Booklist

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