Analyzing Elections (New Institutionalism in American Politics) - Softcover

Morton, Rebecca B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 039397829X ISBN 13: 9780393978292

Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc, 2006

Synopsis

It begins by examining the roles of the basic actors in elections—voters, candidates, parties and interest groups—and the institutional process through which the actors move. The analytical techniques presented in the first part of the book are then applied to questions about the effects of money and the mass media on electoral outcomes, the extent to which elections can control errant officials, and the problems of measuring public opinion and preferences. Special attention is devoted to the unique issues involved in the congressional redistricting as well as presidential primaries and the Electoral College. The analysis is extended to consider the roles played my minor party and independent candidates and the problems minorities face in achieving representation in the American electoral process.

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About the Author

Rebecca Morton's research focuses on voting processes as well as experimental methods. She is the author or co-author of four books and numerous journal articles, which have appeared in noted outlets such as the American Economic Review, American Journal of Political Science, American Political Science Review, Journal of Law and Economics, Journal of Politics, and Review of Economic Studies. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Tulane University.

Edition details

• Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 039397829X
• ISBN 13: 9780393978292
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 690