Political Parties and Electoral Problems (3rd edition)
Language: English
Published by Harper & Brothers Publshers, New York, 1933
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POLITICAL PARTIES AND ELECTORAL PROBLEMS, Robert Clarkson Brooks, hardcover, stated 3rd edition, pages are age-toned, illustrated with maps, charts, and ballots, 1933. BOOK CONDITION: good. The text block is in fine condition, with no tears, dogears, or marks. There is no bookplate or signature of a prior owner. Not a library book or remainder. The blue cloth boards are in good condition (bumped spine, shelf rubbing, light spotting and scratches). Lying inside this copy of the book is a 1933 postcard sent by the publisher to a Harvard University professor requesting he consider adopting the book for his students. 8 ½ x 6, 653 pages, 32 ounces XX the first edition of this book was published in 1923. The second edition added information through the 1928 election. This third edition was completely revised and updated through 1932. Contents: Part I (Nature and Activities of Parties): Nature of Political Parties, Party Designations and Classifications, Conditions of Party Life. Part II (Development of Parties in The United States): Development of Parties in The United States Prior To the Civil War, Development of Parties in The United States, 1860 - 1912; Campaigns and Issues Since 1912, Recent Minor Parties. Part III (Present Conditions of Parties in The United States): Organization of Political Parties, Machines and Bosses, Nominations: Caucus and Convention System, Direct Primaries; National Conventions, Campaign Methods, Campaign Funds and Corrupt Practices Acts, The Electorate, Elections and Ballots. Part IV (Problems of Party Reform in The United States): The Short Ballot: Proportional Representation; Initiative and Referendum, The Recall, The Spoils System and Civil Service Reform, Active Participation in Politics. List Of Charts and Illustrations: Map, Presidential Election Of 1896; Map, Presidential Election Of 1912; Map, Presidential Election Of 1928; Map, Presidential Election Of 1932; Arrangement Of Authorities in Party Hierarchy; Membership Card and Dues Stamp: Socialist Party, Valid and Invalid Cross Marks on Ballot, Party Emblems, Official State Ballot of Indiana, Election of 1928; Portion of Ballot of New Mexico, 1930; Portion of Ballot of Massachusetts, 1928; Portion of Ballot of Pennsylvania, 1930; Portion Of New York Ballot For State Offices, 1930; Voting By Machine, The Gerrymandering Of McKinley's District; Ballot Used in Recall Election, Wildwood, N. J., July 12, 1921.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Political Parties and Electoral Problems (3rd edition)
- Author
- Brooks, Robert Clarkson
- Publisher
- Harper & Brothers Publshers, New York
- Publication year
- 1933
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Item weight
- 32 ounces
- Dimensions
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
- Seller catalogs
- Elections, History, Political Campaigns, Political Conventions, Political parties, Politicians, Politics, United States
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