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Author:

Nelson, Candice J., 1949-

Title:

Grant Park : the democratization of presidential elections, 1968-2008 / Candice J. Nelson.

Publisher:

Brookings Institution Press,

Copyright Date:

c2011

Description:

ix, 149 p. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Presidents--United States--History--History--20th century.
Presidents--United States--History--History--21st century.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

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.

ISBN:

0815721846 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780815721840 (pbk. : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)751250467

LCCN:

2011036942

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

OIAX792 -- Grinnell College (Grinnell)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)