Demobilization of American Voters A Comprehensive Theory of Voter Turnout

Name: Demobilization of American Voters A Comprehensive Theory of Voter Turnout
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ISBN: 9780313266003

ISBN-10: 031326600X

ISBN-13: 9780313266003

Edition: 1989

Authors: Michael J. Avey

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This book presents an alternative empirical theory of voter turnout. Named the Mobilization/Demobilization Theory, it analyzes voter turnout of different segments of the voting age population in terms of barriers created to prevent participation and efforts to stimulate participation. This study challenges the theory that the characteristics of nonvoters, low levels of education and political apathy, are the root causes of poor voter turnout among persons of low socioeconomic status (SES). The Mobilization/Demobilization Theory argues instead that nonvoting results from the behavior of politicians, political elites, and the political system and not from the characteristics of the poor and…

Book details

List price: $95.00
Copyright year: 1989
Publisher: ABC-CLIO, LLC
Publication date: 12/8/1989
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 162
Size: 6.13" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English



Preface


The Current Theory of Turnout Introduction to a Comprehensive


Theory of Voter Turnout Removing Obstacles to Voting


Nonpolicy-Related Organizational


Efforts Major Party Focus on Nonparticipators


The Impact of Party Alignment Mobilization and Demobilization Today


Bibliography


Index