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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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The Microfoundations of Mass Polarization

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Debating the Truth

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Shaping public attitudes towards the deployment of military power: NATO, Afghanistan and the use of strategic narratives

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International political economy: a tale of two heterodoxies

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The Relationship between Genes, Psychological Traits, and Political Participation

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