About the book
While frustration with various aspects of American democracy abound in the United States, there is little agreement over—or even understanding of—what kinds of changes would make the system more effective and increase political participation. Matthew J. Streb sheds much-needed light on all the major concerns of the electoral process in the thoroughly revised third edition of this timely book on improving American electoral democracy.
This critical examination of the rules and institutional arrangements that shape the American electoral process analyzes the major debates that embroil scholars and reformers on subjects ranging from the number of elections we hold and the use of nonpartisan elections, to the presidential nominating process and campaign finance laws. Ultimately, Streb argues for a less burdensome democracy, a democracy in which citizens can participate more easily in transparent, competitive elections.
This book is designed to get students of elections and American political institutions to think critically about what it means to be democratic, and how democratic the United States really is.
Part of the Controversies in Electoral Democracy and Representation series, edited by Matthew J. Streb.
Editions of Rethinking American Electoral Democracy
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- ISBN 9781317519812
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317519829
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While frustration with various aspects of American democracy abound in the United States, there is little agreement over—or even understanding of—what kinds of changes would make the system more effective and increase political participation. Matthew J. Streb sheds much-needed light on all the major concerns of the electoral process in the thoroughly revised third edition of this timely book on improving American electoral democracy.
This critical examination of the rules and institutional arrangements that shape the American electoral process analyzes the major debates that embroil scholars and reformers on subjects ranging from the number of elections we hold and the use of nonpartisan elections, to the presidential nominating process and campaign finance laws. Ultimately, Streb argues for a less burdensome democracy, a democracy in which citizens can participate more easily in transparent, competitive elections.
This book is designed to get students of elections and American political institutions to think critically about what it means to be democratic, and how democratic the United States really is.
Part of the Controversies in Electoral Democracy and Representation series, edited by Matthew J. Streb.
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What is Rethinking American Electoral Democracy about?
While frustration with various aspects of American democracy abound in the United States, there is little agreement over—or even understanding of—what kinds of changes would make the system more effective and increase political participation. Matthew J. Streb sheds much-needed light on all the major concerns of the electoral process in the thoroughly revised third edition of this timely book on improving American electoral democracy.
This critical examination of the rules and institutional arrangements that shape the American electoral process analyzes the major debates that embroil scholars and reformers on subjects ranging from the number of elections we hold and the use of nonpartisan elections, to the presidential nominating process and campaign finance laws. Ultimately, Streb argues for a less burdensome democracy, a democracy in which citizens can participate more easily in transparent, competitive elections.
This book is designed to get students of elections and American political institutions to think critically about what it means to be democratic, and how democratic the United States really is.
Part of the Controversies in Electoral Democracy and Representation series, edited by Matthew J. Streb.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Rethinking American Electoral Democracy?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > Political structure and processes > Elections and referenda / suffrage
Where can I read a sample of Rethinking American Electoral Democracy?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317519812
Is Rethinking American Electoral Democracy part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Controversies in Electoral Democracy and Representation
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Rethinking American Electoral Democracy?
Matthew J. Streb
Who is the Publisher of the book Rethinking American Electoral Democracy?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Rethinking American Electoral Democracy is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317519812) and pdf(ISBN 9781317519829)