L. Sandy Maisel je přední autor a editor v oblasti politických věd, který se zaměřuje na americké politické strany, volby a volební proces. Jeho práce zkoumá mechanismy, které utvářejí politickou krajinu, a nabízí hluboký vhled do fungování volebních kampaní a stranické politiky. Maiselovy analýzy se vyznačují rigorózním výzkumem a snahou o zlepšení volebního procesu. Jeho pedagogická a publikační činnost významně přispěla k pochopení politických organizací a legislativních studií.
Featuring contributions from leading experts, this Handbook serves as a vital resource for understanding American political life in the 21st century. It delves into the dynamics of political parties and interest groups, making it an essential reference for scholars and practitioners in the field of American Politics.
This book covers all elements of parties and the electoral process, including local, state, and national party organizations; American party history and party systems; state and local nominations; state and local elections; presidential nominations; and presidential elections. Separate chapters are devoted to the important subjects of the media in the electoral process and campaign finance. The role of political parties in representative democracy_and their contributions to it_are examined critically. This post-election update includes complete data from 2008 and an updated chapter on campaign finance.
In this work, Maisel provides an insider's view of how the American political system actually works while shining a light on some it its flaws. Illustrations.