Party On!: Political Parties from Hamilton and Jefferson to Today's Networked Age

By Matthew R. Kerbel and John Kenneth White

Book Overview

From Democrats to Republicans, from the Green Party to the Tea Party, American parties and their politics are continuously adapting, renewing, and evolving to meet the challenges of the times. Party On : Political Parties from Hamilton and Jefferson to Today's Networked Age captures these nuances with a cohesive theme, hard data, and a spotlight on new media that includes "Parties in a Networked Age" theme boxes. Authors John White and Matt Kerbel guide students on a journey from the origins of American political parties through a multitude of reorganizations, technological developments, and financial woes. With finesse and insight, Party On offers a sweeping view of political parties up to the eve of the 2012 elections.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199946108
• ISBN13: 9780199946105
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 277 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"