Voting and the Spirit of American Democracy: Essays on the History of Voting and Voting Rights in America
This overview of the historical development of the right to vote is the first to appear in over twenty years. Writing in a succinct and lively manner, leading historians and political scientists trace the history of American voting from the colonial period to the present, incorporating the latest scholarship on suffrage, black voting rights, and electoral participation. They explain how voting practices changed over time as the result of broad historical forces such as economic growth, demographic shifts, the results of war, and the rise of political reform movements. By viewing voting within a broad historical context, this book distinguishes itself from narrow, specialized studies, making it a valuable volume for students and general readers.
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Voting and the Spirit of American Democracy: Essays on the History of Voting and Voting Rights in America
This overview of the historical development of the right to vote is the first to appear in over twenty years. Writing in a succinct and lively manner, leading historians and political scientists trace the history of American voting from the colonial period to the present, incorporating the latest scholarship on suffrage, black voting rights, and electoral participation. They explain how voting practices changed over time as the result of broad historical forces such as economic growth, demographic shifts, the results of war, and the rise of political reform movements. By viewing voting within a broad historical context, this book distinguishes itself from narrow, specialized studies, making it a valuable volume for students and general readers.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780252062476 |
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| Publisher: | University of Illinois Press |
| Publication date: | 02/01/1992 |
| Pages: | 136 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.47(d) |
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