The Pursuit of the Presidency: '92 and Beyond - Softcover

Black, Christine M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 089774845X ISBN 13: 9780897748452

Publisher: Greenwood, 1993

Synopsis

Pursuit of the Presidency is a fascinating and highly readable examination of the election process. Author Christine Black uses the backdrop of the 1992 election and draws on her 20 years experience as a political reporter to fashion a valuable research work for both students and interested laypeople. The author's lively writing style-enhanced by many unique photographs and political cartoons-provides an insider's look at how the last election differed from previous elections.

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About the Author

CHRISTINE M. BLACK, a political reporter wh the Boston Globe for over 25 years, has covered five presidential and dozens of state and local campaigns over the course of two decades. She coauthored, with Thomas Oliphant, All By Myself: The Unmaking of a Presidential Campaign, published in 1989, which provided an in-depth analysis of the Dukakis campaign. Previously, Ms. Black was Washington correspondent for the Boston Herald American and the Lowell Sun.

From Booklist

Gr. 7-12. Focusing on the 1992 presidential campaign, which was significant because a new generation came to power, Black explains the inner workings of a political campaign and how campaigns relate to actual governing. After a look at Clinton's inauguration and the first events of his presidency, she turns to the campaign process, discussing funding, caucuses, the primaries, the convention, the significance of the vice president, the various ways candidates get their message to the voters, and Election Day itself. She also looks at candidates who left their mark on the campaign (including Tsongas, Perot, and Buchanan) and provides insight into why Clinton defeated Bush. By organizing the material into small sections, Black enables readers to focus more easily. Beneficial reading for young people who may not grasp the implications of the political process. A list of recommended readings is appended. Patricia Braun

About this edition

• Publisher: Greenwood
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 089774845X
• ISBN 13: 9780897748452
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 216