Party Government American Government in Action

Name: Party Government American Government in Action
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ISBN: 9780765805584

ISBN-10: 0765805588

ISBN-13: 9780765805584

Edition: 2003

Authors: E. Schattschneider, Sidney A. Pearson, Sidney Pearson

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This work takes the reader through an examination of political parties and the American government. Starting with a historical overview and defence of parties, it offers an analysis of politics itself, with special focus on the number of interest groups both affecting and affected by government.

Book details

List price: $50.95
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 12/31/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 282
Size: 6.65" wide x 9.29" long x 0.47" tall
Weight: 0.902
Language: English



List of Figures


Transaction Introduction: E. E. Schattschneider and the Quarrel Over Parties in American Democracy


Preface



In Defense of Political Parties



The Raw Materials of Politics



What is a Political Party?



The Special Character of the American Parties: The Two-Party System



Other Special Characteristics of the American Party



Decentralization



The Local Bosses: The Politicians versus the Public



The Pressure Groups



Conclusions


Selected Bibliography


Index