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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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Exploring the Bases of Partisanship in the American Electorate: Social Identity vs. Ideology
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Personality Traits, Partisan Attitudes, and Voting Behavior. Evidence from Germany
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Voter turnout: How much can we explain?
John G. Matsusaka,Filip Palda +1 more
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Racism, ideology, and affirmative action revisited: the antecedents and consequences of "principled objections" to affirmative action.
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