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The American voter
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The "The American Voter" as mentioned in this paper is the unabridged version of the classic theoretical study of voting behavior, originally published in 1960, and is a standard reference in the field of electoral research, presenting formulations of the theoretical issues that have been the focus of scholarly publication.Abstract:
Here is the unabridged version of the classic theoretical study of voting behavior, originally published in 1960. It is a standard reference in the field of electoral research, presenting formulations of the theoretical issues that have been the focus of scholarly publication. No single study matches the study of "The American Voter."read more
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Racial Attitudes Through a Partisan Lens
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U.S. and British Perceptions of Class
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When Mayors Matter: Estimating the Impact of Mayoral Partisanship on City Policy
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Neighbourhood and Voting: a Sociometric Examination
TL;DR: In electoral research the examination of the effect on voting behavior of personal interaction has frequently had a subsidiary place in investigation and an ambiguous status in theory as discussed by the authors, a situation that has arisen despite evidence suggesting that personal interaction may often be a central factor in structuring voting choice.
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Emotions and voting in EU referendums
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