Two Parties--or More?: The American Party System (Dilemmas in American Politics)

This second edition of a supplementary text for undergraduates places the dilemmas surrounding the two-party system in the context of recent elections and the environment in which all parties must function. Bibby (emeritus, political science, U. of Wisconsin) and Maisel (government, Colby College) provide students with a historical overview of minor parties and their impact on politics, and look at recent examples such as Ross Perot's efforts in 1992 and 1996, the Reform party in 2000, Jesse Ventura's victory in Minnesota, and Ralph Nader's Green Party campaign for presidency in 2000. Learning features include a glossary, discussion questions, and an appendix of third parties and recent third party officeholders. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR