The transformation of American politics : activist government and the rise of conservatism / edited by Paul Pierson and Theda Skocpol.

Other author Pierson, Paul.
Other author Skocpol, Theda.
Format Book
Publication InfoPrinceton : Princeton University Press, ©2007.
Descriptionxiii, 324 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
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SeriesPrinceton studies in American politics
Princeton studies in American politics. ^A308870
Contents American politics in the long run / Paul Pierson and Theda Skocpol -- The rise and reconfiguration of activist government / Paul Pierson -- Government activism and the reorganization of American civic democracy / Theda Skocpol -- Parties, electoral participation, and shifting voting blocs / Andrea Louise Campbell -- Seizing power : conservatives and Congress since the 1970s / Julian E. Zelizer -- Economic insecurity, party reputations, and the Republican ascendance / Mark A. Smith -- Conservative mobilization against entrenched liberalism / Steven M. Teles -- The transformed welfare state and the redistribution of political voice / Suzanne Mettler -- The policy effects of political polarization / Nolan McCarty -- Tax politics and the struggle over activist government / Jacob S. Hacker and Paul Pierson -- Political development and contemporary American politics / Paul Pierson and Theda Skocpol.
Local noteLittle-352240--305131030317R
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [295]-319) and index.
LCCN 2006103334
ISBN9780691122571 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0691122571 (hardcover : alk. paper)
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