The Constitution on the Campaign Trail

The Surprising Political Career of America's Founding Document

Autoren

• Andrew E. Busch

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Seitenzahl

330 Seiten

Lesezeit

12 Stunden

• Politikwissenschaft

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The book investigates the role of constitutional arguments in American elections by analyzing party platforms, candidate messages, debates, and advertisements. It reveals a significant decline in constitutional rhetoric since the mid-19th century, alongside a limited resurgence in recent decades. Grounded in historical research, the analysis offers compelling insights into how candidates and parties engage with the Constitution, highlighting shifts in political discourse over time.

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• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• Einband: Hardcover