| Do Campaigns Matter? Contributor(s): Holbrook, Thomas M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0803973454 ISBN-13: 9780803973459 Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc OUR PRICE: $143.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 1996 Annotation: If elections are easily predicted and voting behavior is easily explained with just a few fundamental variables, it seems quite plausible to argue that campaigns don't matter. This book attempts to answer the question, "Do campaigns matter?" by analyzing changes in public opinion during and across several presidential election campaigns. The crux of the argument is that although the national political and economic context of the election is very important, campaigns also play a crucial role in determining election outcomes. In particular, campaign events, such as conventions and debates, are primarily responsible for changes in public opinion that occur during the campaign period. Using many different data sources from several presidential campaigns, this important volume demonstrates that election outcomes are jointly produced by campaigns and national conditions. Covering an important and neglected subject, Do Campaigns Matter? is essential for students in political science at both graduate and undergraduate levels. Its original research, imaginative approach at conceptualizing data, and excellent empirical analysis, make it a must read for researchers and professionals as well. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science - Social Science | Research |
| Dewey: 324.973 |
| LCCN: 96-4469 |
| Series: Contemporary American Politics |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 6.08" W x 9.16" (0.7 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A thorough examination of the impact of campaign politics on presidential elections in the United States is presented in this book. Using actual election results and empirical evidence, the author also incorporates data on additional factors such as media coverage, the impact of nominating conventions on public opinion, presidential debates, and other events such as staff shake-ups, endorsements and scandals. In so doing, Holbrook develops a model for testing campaigns and proves how campaigns play a key role in shaping public opinion and, ultimately, influencing outcomes. |