Presidential Primaries and the Dynamics of Public Choice

by Larry M. Bartels

Book Overview

This innovative study blends sophisticated statistical analyses, campaign anecdotes, and penetrating political insight to produce a fascinating exploration of one of America's most controversial political institutions--the process by which our major parties nominate candidates for the presidency. Larry Bartels focuses on the nature and impact of momentum in the contemporary nominating system. He describes the complex interconnections among primary...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691077657
• ISBN13: 9780691077659
• Release Date: May 1988
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 400 Pages