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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.
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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."

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Social Exclusion and Political Identity: The Case of Asian American Partisanship

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Voice of the Diaspora: An Analysis of Migrant Voting Behavior ∇

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