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OverviewWhile frustration with various aspects of American democracy abound in the United States, there is little agreement over—or even understanding of—what kinds of changes would make the system more effective and increase political participation. Matthew J. Streb sheds much-needed light on all the major concerns of the electoral process in the thoroughly revised third edition of this timely book on improving American electoral democracy. This critical examination of the rules and institutional arrangements that shape the American electoral process analyzes the major debates that embroil scholars and reformers on subjects ranging from the number of elections we hold and the use of nonpartisan elections, to the presidential nominating process and campaign finance laws. Ultimately, Streb argues for a less burdensome democracy, a democracy in which citizens can participate more easily in transparent, competitive elections. This book is designed to get students of elections and American political institutions to think critically about what it means to be democratic, and how democratic the United States really is. Part of the Controversies in Electoral Democracy and Representation series, edited by Matthew J. Streb. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Matthew J. Streb (Northern Illinois University, USA)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: 3rd edition Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.362kg ISBN: 9781138786257ISBN 10: 113878625 Pages: 244 Publication Date: 16 November 2015 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsFrom voter ID laws to the Electoral College to redistricting to campaign finance, election law in the United States is loaded with controversy. In the latest edition of Rethinking American Electoral Democracy, Matt Streb cuts through the partisan rhetoric over how we run elections in the US, giving us evidence and reasoned argument for how to make our democracy better. You may not agree with all of his solutions, but you will admire Streb's straight talk, common sense, and logic. -- Richard L. Hasen, University of California-Irvine and author of Plutocrats United: Campaign Money, the Supreme Court, and the Distortion of American Elections Our political system is so complex and produces so much inequality that it can often be challenging to consider where a reform agenda should even begin. In this book, Streb helps to direct our attention to some of the most significant problems with the current system and proposes a sensible set of reforms that would make for a more robust and equal democratic system. It is a worthwhile read for scholars and the general public alike. -- Brian Schaffner, University of Massachusetts-Amherst Author InformationMatthew J. Streb is Professor of Political Science at Northern Illinois University, USA. His books include The New Electoral Politics of Race (University of Alabama); Academic Freedom at the Dawn of a New Century (Stanford University); Running for Judge (NYU); Law and Election Politics: The Rules of the Game (Routledge); and Polls and Politics: The Dilemmas of Democracy (SUNY). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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