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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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Amateurs and Peofessionals: A Study of Delegates to the 1968 Democratic National Convention
John W. Soule,James W. Clarke +1 more
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Priming Presidential Votes by Direct Democracy
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The Home as a Political Fortress: Family Agreement in an Era of Polarization
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Cycles in Politics: Wavelet Analysis of Political Time Series
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