Campaign finance -- The nomination process -- The nominating conventions -- The general election -- The role of technology -- Changes in election law -- The changing electorate -- Looking toward 2012.
Summary:
"Takes a look at American presidential elections from 1968 to 2008--a period of great change in American society in general--and explains how changes in technology, finance laws, party rules, political institutions, and the electorate itself have affected the selection process and might again in the upcoming election"--Provided by publisher.
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