A Republic of Parties?: Debating the Two-Party System (Enduring Questions in American Political Life)

Lowi, Theodore J.

ISBN 10: 0847686094 / ISBN 13: 9780847686094

Published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 1998

About this Item

The efficacy of the American two-party political system has been debated since the nation's founding. This text asks readers to decide for themselves. It contains an outline of the history, evolution and status of the debate and a collection of primary documents. Series: Enduring Questions in American Political Life. Num Pages: 128 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPH; JPL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 149 x 9. Weight in Grams: 204. . 1998. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Republic of Parties?: Debating the Two-Party System (Enduring Questions in American Political Life)
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0847686094
• ISBN 13: 9780847686094
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Theodore J. Lowi and Joseph Romance debate the promises and pitfalls of the two-party system by outlining the history, evolution, and current status of this perennial debate. Supplemented by a collection of primary documents covering the entire history of the controversy, this book will be indispensable for American government, political parties, elections, and political science courses.

About the Author

Theodore J. Lowi is professor of political science at Cornell University.

Joseph Romance is professor of political science at Drew University.

Gerald Pomper is professor of political science at Rutgers University.