The 21st-Century Voter
Who Votes, How They Vote, and Why They Vote [2 volumes]
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The 21st-Century Voter
Who Votes, How They Vote, and Why They Vote [2 volumes]
About This Book
This comprehensive reference covers all aspects of politics and votingâfrom elections and campaigns, to major political figures and parties, to the role of media and major activist groups. As America's population changes, so do its political trends. This insightful resource captures the evolution of American politics and elections in the 21st century, explaining the identities and roles of lobbyists, activists, politicians, and voters. Featuring contributions from distinguished researchers and academics in the areas of political science, social science, and journalism, this encyclopedia explores the contemporary political landscape, offering an opportunity to compare and contrast related decisions, events, and statistical information from the recent past. Informative background essays explore all aspects of voting-related politics and policy, evolving electoral trends and the issues that account for those changes, and the impact of the ever-changing composition of America's population on polling and elections. This work incorporates the results of the 2012 elections, thus providing important insights into modern voting trends and their meaning for the future of the United States.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- List of Entries
- Preface
- Who Votes? A Demographic Overview of the American Electorate
- How They Vote: An Analysis of Voting Patterns by Demographic Groups
- Why People Vote: A Discussion of Motivations for Participating in Elections
- Media Effects on Knowledge of Campaign Issues
- Electoral Maps of Presidential Elections: 1996â2012
- The Encyclopedia
- Primary Documents
- Select Bibliography
- Editors and Contributors
- Index