The Imperfect Primary: Oddities, Biases, and Strengths of U.S. Presidential Nomination Politics Contributor(s): Norrander, Barbara (Author) |
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ISBN: 0367274930 ISBN-13: 9780367274931 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Process - Campaigns & Elections - Political Science | American Government - Executive Branch - Political Science | Political Process - Political Parties |
Dewey: 324.273 |
LCCN: 2019013375 |
Series: Controversies in Electoral Democracy and Representation |
Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6" W x 9" (1.02 lbs) 202 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The complex and ever-changing rules governing American presidential nomination contests are continuously up for criticism, but there is little to no consensus on exactly what the problems are or on how to fix them. The evolving system is hardly rational because it was never carefully planned. So, how are we to make sense of the myriad complexities in the primary process and how it affects the general election and calls for change? In this thoroughly updated third edition of The Imperfect Primary, political scientist Barbara Norrander explores how presidential candidates are nominated and how that process bridges to the general election campaign; discusses past and current proposals for reform; and examines the possibility for more practical, incremental changes to the electoral rules. Norrander reminds us to be careful what we wish for - reforming the presidential nomination process is as complex as the current system. Through the modeling of empirical research to demonstrate how questions of biases can be systematically addressed, students can better see the advantages, disadvantages, and potential for unintended consequences in a whole host of reform proposals. New to the Third Edition
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