Political Parties and the Maintenance of Liberal Democracy |
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| Author:
| Patterson, Kelly D. |
| Editor:
| Shapiro, Robert Y. |
| Series title: | Power, Conflict and Democracy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-231-10256-8 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 1996 |
| Publisher: | Columbia University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $90.00 |
Book Description:
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Studies of the performance of the American political system typically focus on relations among institutions such as Congress, the courts, and the presidency. This book is the first to examine the systematic effects of parties, party platforms, and campaigns on governance.
Studies of the performance of the American political system typically focus on relations among institutions such as Congress, the courts, and the presidency. This book is the first to examine the systematic effects of parties, party platforms, and campaigns on governance.