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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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When ideology matters: Moral conviction and the association between ideology and policy preferences in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.
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Demand and Supply: Racial and Ethnic Minority Candidates in White Districts
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The Political Participation of Immigrant Youth in Belgium
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Democracy, the Market, and the Logic of Social Choice
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Ideological Structure and Consistency in the Age of Polarization
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