Lc Classification Number
Jk2261
Reviews
"Oxford has assembled a remarkable group of political party and interest group experts in this Handbook. The volume includes established leaders in the field and up and coming stars. For those wishing for a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the state of American parties and groups, this is the book to read. It will enlighten those wanting to see where the field has been and where it is going."--Darrell M. West, Vice President and Director of Governance Studies, The Brookings Institution "The Oxford Handbooks of American Politics are a grandly ambitious undertaking. Success depends on coverage, scholarship, and editorial command. Measured by these standards, the Handbooks will be immensely valuable to the discipline. The right topics are analyzed by knowledgeable scholars and managed by experienced editors. A five-star project that will influence teaching and research for decades."--Charles O. Jones, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, "Oxford has assembled a remarkable group of political party and interest group experts in this Handbook. The volume includes established leaders in the field and up and coming stars. For those wishing for a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the state of American parties and groups, this is the book to read. It will enlighten those wanting to see where the field has been and where it is going."--Darrell M. West, Vice President and Director of Governance Studies, The Brookings Institution" The Oxford Handbooks of American Politics are a grandly ambitious undertaking. Success depends on coverage, scholarship, and editorial command. Measured by these standards, the Handbooks will be immensely valuable to the discipline. The right topics are analyzed by knowledgeable scholars and managed by experienced editors. A five-star project that will influence teaching and research for decades."--Charles O. Jones, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Oxford has assembled a remarkable group of political party and interest group experts in this Handbook. The volume includes established leaders in the field and up and coming stars. For those wishing for a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the state of American parties and groups, this is the book to read. It will enlighten those wanting to see where the field has been and where it is going., "The Oxford Handbooks of American Politics are a grandly ambitious undertaking. Success depends on coverage, scholarship, and editorial command. Measured by these standards, the Handbooks will be immensely valuable to the discipline. The right topics are analyzed by knowledgeable scholars and managed by experienced editors. A five-star project that will influence teaching and research for decades."--Charles O. Jones, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, "Oxford has assembled a remarkable group of political party and interest group experts in this Handbook. The volume includes established leaders in the field and up and coming stars. For those wishing for a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the state of American parties and groups, this is the book to read. It will enlighten those wanting to see where the field has been and where it is going."--Darrell M. West, Vice President and Director of Governance Studies, The Brookings Institution"The Oxford Handbooks of American Politics are a grandly ambitious undertaking. Success depends on coverage, scholarship, and editorial command. Measured by these standards, the Handbooks will be immensely valuable to the discipline. The right topics are analyzed by knowledgeable scholars and managed by experienced editors. A five-star project that will influence teaching and research for decades."--Charles O. Jones, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, "Oxford has assembled a remarkable group of political party and interest group experts in thisHandbook.The volume includes established leaders in the field and up and coming stars. For those wishing for a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the state of American parties and groups, this is the book to read. It will enlighten those wanting to see where the field has been and where it is going."--Darrell M. West, Vice President and Director of Governance Studies, The Brookings Institution "The Oxford Handbooks of American Politicsare a grandly ambitious undertaking. Success depends on coverage, scholarship, and editorial command. Measured by these standards, theHandbookswill be immensely valuable to the discipline. The right topics are analyzed by knowledgeable scholars and managed by experienced editors. A five-star project that will influence teaching and research for decades."--Charles O. Jones, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Table of Content
Part I: Introduction 1. The State of Research on Political Parties and Interest Groups, L. Sandy Maisel and Jeffrey M. Berry Part II: Theoretical and Methodological Perspectives 2. Theories of Parties, John H. Aldrich and Jeffrey D. Grynaviski 3. Interest Group Theory, Andrew McFarland 4. Methodological Issues in the Study of Political Parties, Hans Noel 5. Methodological Perspectives on Interest Groups, Scott Ainsworth Part III: Party History 6. American Political Parties: History, Voters, Critical Elections, and Party Systems, Joel H. Silbey 7. The Evolution and Alteration of American Party Coalitions, Mark D. Brewer 8. The Party Faithful: Religion and Party Politics in America, John C. Green Part IV: Parties in the Electoral Process 9. Party Nominating Procedures and Recruitment--State and Local Level, Raymond J. La Raja 10. How Parties Nominate Presidents, William G. Mayer 11. The Road Less Taken: New Directions in American Party Politics, Daniel M. Shea 12. Winning Isn't Everything: Third Parties and the American Two-Party System, Ronald B. Rapoport Part V: Party Organization 13. The Evolution of National Party Organizations, Paul S. Herrnson 14. The Pure Partisan Institution: National Party Conventions as Research Sites, Byron E. Shafer 15. Activists, Influence, and Representation in American Elections, Walter J. Stone 16. Political Parties and Consultants, David B. Magleby Part VI: Party in Government 17. What a Difference Twenty-Five Years Makes: Changing Perspectives on Parties and Leaders in the U.S. House, David W. Rohde 18. Partisan Models and the Search for Party Effects in the U.S. Senate, Barbara Sinclair 19. Party Coalitions in the US Congress: Intra v. Interpart, David W. Brady 20. The President, Party Politics, and Constitutional Development, Sidney M. Milkis and Jesse H. Rhodes 21. State Parties Research: The Quest for Strong, Competitive State Parties, Gerald C. Wright Part VII: Interest Groups: Bias and Representation 22. Who Sings in the Heavenly Chorus: The Shape of the Organized Interest System, Kay L. Schlozman 23. The Mobilization and Influence of Business Interests, Mark A. Smith 24. Social and Economic Justice Movements and Organizations, Dara Z. Strolovitch and M. David Forest 25. The Comparative Advantage of State Interest, Organization Research, David Lowery and Virginia Gray 26. Urban Interest Groups, Jeffrey M. Berry Part VIII: Dimensions of Behavior 27. Interest Groups and Agendas, Frank M. Baumgartner 28. Lobbying and Influence, Beth L. Leech 29. Interest Groups in American Elections, Clyde Wilcox and Rentaro Iida 30. Linking Political Parties and Interest Groups, Michael T. Heaney
Copyright Date
2010
Topic
Political Process / General, Political Process / Political Advocacy, Political Process / Political Parties, United States / General
Dewey Decimal
324.273
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
History, Political Science
