Voting Rites: The Devolution of American Politics

by Ron Hirschbein

Book Overview

Does it really matter if a voter decides to vote-or, as a significant number of Americans do each election, not vote? Ron Hirschbein explores this issue and shows why enfranchisement cannot be understood unless it is placed in context and history. Clearly, the meaning of a vote depends upon the situation: a vote cast among the 400 of Athens or in the College of Cardinals has one significance; this is considerably different from pulling a lever...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275960951
• ISBN13: 9780275960957
• Release Date: December 1999
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.3"