The Resource Why vote? : essential questions about the future of elections in America, Daniel M. Shea
Why vote? : essential questions about the future of elections in America, Daniel M. Shea
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- Summary
- "For nearly 200 years, Americans have pinned the democratic nature of their system on elections. In many ways, we have become an election-crazed nation, ever-hoping that the next grand contest and the next great candidates will save the day. But tectonic shifts abound -- changes that are profoundly distorting the nature of the process itself. From the rise of fear-centered partisanship, new limits on voter access to the polls, the omnipotence of social media, declining standards of objectivity, Russian interference, the reemergence of the partisan press, growing weight of fat-cat elites and more, elections -- our "grand democratic feasts" -- are shifting before our eyes. We've reached a precarious intersection, and it is no stretch to say the future of our republic is at stake. Written by one of the nation's leading parties and elections scholars, Why Vote? Essential Questions About the Future of Elections in America explores a range of vital topics. Each chapter is set by a "guiding question," and concludes with a novel, usually surprising argument. No punches are held. Who or what is to blame for the rise of our rabid, hate-centered polarization? Can a minor party really save our system? Should we even try to limit money in elections? Do elections stifle other, more potent forms of engagement? Who's to blame for new voter access restrictions? Do attitudes toward immigration and race form a "unified theory" of voter coalitions? This lively, reader-friendly book is sure to inspire robust discussion and debate. The election process in the United State is coming apart at the seams, and Why Vote? tees up a new way of thinking about the future. This book will be of particular interest to students and scholars of US politics and elections"--
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- viii, 258 pages cm
- Contents
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- The 2016 election and aftermath: did Donald Trump break the mold?
- Voting and elections in theory: do we consent to a system that limits our say in government?
- Give us the ballot: why has the right to vote been so contentious?
- Turning out to vote, or not: is the youth apathy rap justified?
- Partisanship, 21st century style: can we break from the shelter of our tribe?
- Realignment redux: is there a "unifying theory" for today's electoral alignment?
- The nomination process: are party nomination contests too democratic?
- Minor parties: can a third party save our democracy?
- Campaign finance: can anything be done about big money in elections?
- New media and Russian interference: are objective assessments possible in the 21st century? (with Carlo Macomber)
- Conclusion: are there pathways for renewal?
- Isbn
- 9781138617926
- Label
- Why vote? : essential questions about the future of elections in America
- Title
- Why vote?
- Title remainder
- essential questions about the future of elections in America
- Statement of responsibility
- Daniel M. Shea
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- "For nearly 200 years, Americans have pinned the democratic nature of their system on elections. In many ways, we have become an election-crazed nation, ever-hoping that the next grand contest and the next great candidates will save the day. But tectonic shifts abound -- changes that are profoundly distorting the nature of the process itself. From the rise of fear-centered partisanship, new limits on voter access to the polls, the omnipotence of social media, declining standards of objectivity, Russian interference, the reemergence of the partisan press, growing weight of fat-cat elites and more, elections -- our "grand democratic feasts" -- are shifting before our eyes. We've reached a precarious intersection, and it is no stretch to say the future of our republic is at stake. Written by one of the nation's leading parties and elections scholars, Why Vote? Essential Questions About the Future of Elections in America explores a range of vital topics. Each chapter is set by a "guiding question," and concludes with a novel, usually surprising argument. No punches are held. Who or what is to blame for the rise of our rabid, hate-centered polarization? Can a minor party really save our system? Should we even try to limit money in elections? Do elections stifle other, more potent forms of engagement? Who's to blame for new voter access restrictions? Do attitudes toward immigration and race form a "unified theory" of voter coalitions? This lively, reader-friendly book is sure to inspire robust discussion and debate. The election process in the United State is coming apart at the seams, and Why Vote? tees up a new way of thinking about the future. This book will be of particular interest to students and scholars of US politics and elections"--
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- Shea, Daniel M.,
- Index
- no index present
- Literary form
- non fiction
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- Elections
- Voting
- Politics, Practical
- Elections
- Politics, Practical
- Voting
- United States
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- Why vote? : essential questions about the future of elections in America, Daniel M. Shea
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical referencences and index
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- Content type MARC source
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- Contents
- The 2016 election and aftermath: did Donald Trump break the mold? -- Voting and elections in theory: do we consent to a system that limits our say in government? -- Give us the ballot: why has the right to vote been so contentious? -- Turning out to vote, or not: is the youth apathy rap justified? -- Partisanship, 21st century style: can we break from the shelter of our tribe? -- Realignment redux: is there a "unifying theory" for today's electoral alignment? -- The nomination process: are party nomination contests too democratic? -- Minor parties: can a third party save our democracy? -- Campaign finance: can anything be done about big money in elections? -- New media and Russian interference: are objective assessments possible in the 21st century? (with Carlo Macomber) -- Conclusion: are there pathways for renewal?
- Control code
- 1054221185
- Extent
- viii, 258 pages cm
- Isbn
- 9781138617926
- Lccn
- 2018044812
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- System control number
- (OCoLC)1054221185
- Label
- Why vote? : essential questions about the future of elections in America, Daniel M. Shea
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical referencences and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- The 2016 election and aftermath: did Donald Trump break the mold? -- Voting and elections in theory: do we consent to a system that limits our say in government? -- Give us the ballot: why has the right to vote been so contentious? -- Turning out to vote, or not: is the youth apathy rap justified? -- Partisanship, 21st century style: can we break from the shelter of our tribe? -- Realignment redux: is there a "unifying theory" for today's electoral alignment? -- The nomination process: are party nomination contests too democratic? -- Minor parties: can a third party save our democracy? -- Campaign finance: can anything be done about big money in elections? -- New media and Russian interference: are objective assessments possible in the 21st century? (with Carlo Macomber) -- Conclusion: are there pathways for renewal?
- Control code
- 1054221185
- Extent
- viii, 258 pages cm
- Isbn
- 9781138617926
- Lccn
- 2018044812
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- System control number
- (OCoLC)1054221185
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