Is This Any Way to Run a Democratic Election?

6. Auflage 2018
ISBN: 978-1-138-50274-1
Verlag: ROUTLEDGE

Buch, Englisch, 258 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 226 mm, Gewicht: 431 g

The 2016 elections are over, but the debate over the fairness and accuracy of our electoral process has never been more contentious. Hacking, fake news, a 'rigged system,' voter ID challenges, Super PACs, and an Electoral College defying the popular vote count all lead to a common question and concern: Is this any way to run a democratic election?

New to the Sixth Edition

New data and timely illustrations from the 2016 elections.
Social media (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter) and their impact.
Fake news vs. more objective and traditional election news coverage.
Election integrity in the face of hacking, rumoring, and instantaneous news.
Money—the role of Super PACs and billionaire donors as well as candidates.
Updates and refinements to pedagogical features including chapter introductions, end of chapter exercises, and online references in the suggested readings.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wayne, Stephen J.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface
Chapter 1 Democratic Elections: What’s the Problem?
Chapter 2 Popular Base of American Electoral Politics
Chapter 3 How Representative Are American Elections?
Chapter 4 Has Money Corrupted Our Electoral Process?
Chapter 5 News Media Coverage: Fair or Unfair? True or False?
Chapter 6 The Nomination Process: Whose Is It Anyway?
Chapter 7 Are American Parties Still Representative?
Chapter 8 Campaign Communications: How Much Do They Matter?
Chapter 9 Elections and Government: A Tenuous Connection

Über Autor(innen)

Stephen J. Wayne is Professor of Government at Georgetown University, where he teaches courses on the presidency, elections, and psychology and politics. Wayne makes regular appearances in the media and on the lecture circuit, speaking about the American presidency and electoral politics.