Taylor & Francis Crotty, W: Winning the Presidency 2008

"A Fresh, New Entry into Presidential Election Analysis"A distinguished cast of contributors enlightens students, scholars, and serious political readers about the intricacies of the most memorable presidential election in history. Characterized by diversity, liveliness, and data-informed analysis, this new book captures the drama of 2008, looking ahead as well as to its antecedents.Contributors include: Patricia Conley on the question of mandate.M. Margaret Conway on participation patterns.William J. Crotty on the Bush administration backdrop and electoral overview.Stephen E. Frantzich on e-politics.Arthur C. Paulson on the "invisible primary."Howard L. Reiter on the nomination process.Evelyn M. Simien on the intersection of race and gender.Robert J. Spitzer on hot-button policy issues.Stephen J. Wayne on the road to the White House and beyond.John Kenneth White on transformational politics. ...