The road to the White House 2012 : the politics of presidential elections / Stephen J. Wayne.

Author/creator Wayne, Stephen J.
Format Book
Edition9th ed.
Publication InfoBoston, MA : Wadsworth, ©2012.
Descriptionxviii, 382 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Part I. Election arena. Chapter 1. Presidential selection: a historical overview ; Chapter 2. Campaign finance ; Chapter 3. The political environment -- Part II. The nomination. Chapter 4. Party and their impact: the legal environment ; Chapter 5. Campaigning for the nomination ; Chapter 6. Spring and summer interregnum: consolidating victory and posturing for the election -- Part III. The presidential campaign. Chapter 7. Organization, strategy, and tactics ; Chapter 8. Media politics -- Part IV. The election. Chapter 9. Understanding presidential elections ; Chapter 10. Reforming the electoral system.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011923937
ISBN1111341508
ISBN9781111341503