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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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Political Neuroscience: The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship
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The Underprovision of Experiments in Political Science
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Trial-Heat Forecasts of the Presidential Vote
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Battleground States versus Blackout States: The Behavioral Implications of Modern Presidential Campaigns
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