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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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Presidential Campaigns and the Knowledge Gap in Three Transitional Democracies
James A. McCann,Chappell Lawson +1 more
TL;DR: This paper found that the knowledge gap among citizens with different levels of socioeconomic resources stays the same or widens, while less affluent and educated citizens who paid a great deal of attention to the campaign learned more than equally attentive high-status citizens.
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The Political Self: How Identity Aligns Preferences With Epistemic Needs:
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Party Identification and Party Enrollment: The Difference and the Consequence
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The Rise of Party/Leader Identification in Western Europe
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The Different Effects of Gender and Sex on Vote Choice
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