ISBN: 9781334975615 - democracy and the organization of political parties, vol. 2 of 2 (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book scrutinizes the evolution of party politics in the United States from the era of the Founding Fathers to the close of the 19th century. The author painstakingly chronicles the transformation of the American party system from its inception as a loose, informal network of local factions to the highly structured, nationally-coordinated organizations that emerged in the post-Civil War era. Drawing on extensive research and analysis, this book sheds light on the key factors that shaped the development of American political parties, including the rise of mass democracy, the spoils system, and the increasing influence of corporations and special interests. The author argues that the professionalization of politics and the decline of party loyalty had profound implications for American democracy, leading to the emergence of a new political order dominated by party machines and bosses. Ultimately, this book offers a nuanced and insightful account of the evolution of American party politics, providing valuable insights into the challenges and complexities of democratic governance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …