Ambition, competition, and electoral reform
the politics of congressional elections across time
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Author
Publication
2013 - The University of Michigan Press, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Language
English
Word Count
42,750 words, Guess
Page Count
171 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL30659911M
- ISBN-139780472118649
- OCLC Control Number869346289
- OCLC Control Number811337394
- OCLC Control Numberambitioncompetit0000cars
and 1 more
- Library of Congress Control Number2012033766
Classifications
- DDC324.973
- LCCJK1976 .C37 2013
Description
"In Ambition, Competition, and Electoral Reform, Jamie L. Carson and Jason M. Roberts presents an original study of U.S. congressional elections and electoral institutions for 1872-1944 from a contemporary political science perspective. Using data on late nineteenth and early twentieth century congressional elections, the authors test the applicability in a historical contexts of modern political science theories, assess the effects of institutional reforms, and identify the factors that shape the competitiveness of elections. They present several key findings: the strategic politicians theory is applicable in an era without candidate-centered campaigns; there was an incumbency advantage prior to the full development of candidate-centered campaigns; institutional reforms have had a significant effects on elections; and the degree of electoral competition frequently correlates with elected officials' responsiveness to citizens"--Dust cover.
Subjects
Series Statement
- Legislative politics and policy making
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- Ambition, competition, and electoral reform: the politics of congressional elections across time
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