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Historical Dictionary of United States Political Parties
Bass, Harold F., Jr.
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Description for Historical Dictionary of United States Political Parties
Hardback. Series: Historical Dictionaries of U.S. Politics and Political Eras. Num Pages: 484 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: WZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 705.
The constitution that establishes the institutional framework for American national government makes no mention of political parties. Yet for over two centuries, political parties have competed in encouraging, organizing, and directing political activity in the United States. This volume compiles entries of concepts, terms, labels, and individuals central to identifying and comprehending these key roles political parties have played in American political life. The second edition of Historical Dictionary of United States Political Parties addresses the historical development, organization, operation, and leadership of the parties, as well as their broader environment. This is done through a chronology, an ... Read more
The constitution that establishes the institutional framework for American national government makes no mention of political parties. Yet for over two centuries, political parties have competed in encouraging, organizing, and directing political activity in the United States. This volume compiles entries of concepts, terms, labels, and individuals central to identifying and comprehending these key roles political parties have played in American political life. The second edition of Historical Dictionary of United States Political Parties addresses the historical development, organization, operation, and leadership of the parties, as well as their broader environment. This is done through a chronology, an ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
484
Condition
New
Series
Historical Dictionaries of U.S. Politics and Political Eras
Number of Pages
484
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810855991
SKU
V9780810855991
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About Bass, Harold F., Jr.
Harold F. Bass, Jr. is professor of political science and dean of the Sutton School of Social Sciences at Ouachita Baptist University.
Reviews for Historical Dictionary of United States Political Parties
A nice consolidation of information in one package. . . . The content in the book is well researched and about as comprehensive as one would expect in a general historical dictionary.
American Reference Books Annual
Recommended for academic and large public library collections with a need for resources in the political sciences.
Booklist, March 2010
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American Reference Books Annual
Recommended for academic and large public library collections with a need for resources in the political sciences.
Booklist, March 2010
... Read more