Overview
This comprehensive resource explains with detail and clarity the evolution of presidential elections. Now updated to include full coverage of the 2008 contest between John McCain and Barack Obama, the book illustrates the means by which the president is elected—including the complexities of the Electoral College system.
Readers will find information on:
- Who runs for president and how the process works from primaries to inauguration
- The contests held for every presidential election from 1789 to 2008
- The impact of the primary and caucus systems
- Popular and electoral votes for all presidents from 1789 to 2008
- The role of the Electoral College and related political debates
- A biographical directory of U.S. presidential and vice-presidential candidates
Enhanced with data tables, maps, portraits of candidates, political cartoons, and other illustrations, this unique volume brings to life the history and processes behind presidential elections for a wide range of readers. Priced affordably with limited budgets in mind, this updated edition of Presidential Elections 1789-2008 will become an essential part of public, academic, and high school library collections.
This book title, Presidential Elections 1789-2008, ISBN: 9781604265415, published by SAGE Publications (October 20, 2009) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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