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Political Ambition

Who Decides to Run for Congress

By: Linda L. Fowler,Robert D. McClure

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Political Ambition

Who Decides to Run for Congress

By: Linda L. Fowler,Robert D. McClure

How do politicians decide whether or not to run for Congress? What is involved in the winnowing process that dictates, months before the election, the choices available to voters on the ballot? Using extensive interviews and analyses of district data and opinion polls, Linda Fowler and Robert McClure argue that House elections are intelligible only if we look beyond that declared candidates to those who could have run but chose not to. Their book, set in New York’s can Congressional District during the elections of 1984 and 1986, assesses the personal and contextual factors that motivate some individuals to enter a House race and induce others to remain on the sidelines. By uncovering the hidden obstacles that line the road to Washington, Fowler and McClure reveal why only the most ambitious men and women complete the journey. Fowler and McClure contend that the cost cna complexity of competitive House races now demand a level of commitment and advance planning that only those with a highly focused desire to serve in Congress can sustain. Despite the increased presence of national parties and PACs in congressional races, they say, it is the local political context that dominates the decision to run. Within this setting, individual candidates, not party organizations develop the strategies, manage the resources, and define the alternatives in most House races. Fowler and McClure discuss how changes in American politics such as reapportionment, the redistribution of power away from Washington, and the transformation of parties and interest groups affect the nation's supply of competitive office-seekers. And they devote special attention to the recruitment of female legislators, offering insight into the continued failure of women to make significant inroads into the House of Representatives.

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Yale University Press

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0300049013

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9780300049015

Remote And Controlled

Media Politics In A Cynical Age, Second Edition

By: Matthew Robert Kerbel

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Remote And Controlled

Media Politics In A Cynical Age, Second Edition

By: Matthew Robert Kerbel

Remote and Controlled examines the issue of widespread cynicism in an era of abundant information, asking whether it is possible to consume a steady diet of mainstream media and still understand and respect the political process. Starting with central examples of television's political coverage and the media's focus on the president, the author explores a variety of media—from newspapers and radio to MTV and computer networks—and political events and institutions. Against a historical backdrop of political, technological, and institutional change, the text raises critical questions for a society plugged into Rush, Oprah, and USA Today: How do the media both magnify and undermine the president? Can televised town meetings replace the real thing? How do politicians seek to control the flow of information, and what do the media do about it? Does the information explosion provide greater diversity or simply greater convenience? The second edition of this acclaimed text has been revised and updated to examine media coverage of recent events such as the Monica Lewinsky scandal. In the process, the author sheds light on the ultimate dilemma of whether an informed public will participate in a system in which campaigns are portrayed as if they were war, policymaking is depicted as if it were a campaign, and none of the participants—reporters included—appear particularly noble or worthy.

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259

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Routledge

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0429974388

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9780429974380

Getting Primaried

The Changing Politics of Congressional Primary Challenges

By: Robert G Boatright

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Getting Primaried

The Changing Politics of Congressional Primary Challenges

By: Robert G Boatright

The recent rise of “primarying” corresponds to the rise of national fundraising bases and new types of partisan organizations supporting candidates around the country

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University of Michigan Press

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0472118706

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9780472118700

Expressive Politics

Issue Strategies of Congressional Challengers

By: Robert G. Boatright

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Expressive Politics

Issue Strategies of Congressional Challengers

By: Robert G. Boatright

Parallel histories : the incumbency advantage and electoral competition -- The rational candidate and the hopeless cause -- Incumbents and challengers compared -- "It's not like rocket science" : how candidates understand public opinion -- "Like throwing golf balls against the wall" : the candidates talk about issues and ideology -- "You don't know me, but here I am" : candidate perceptions of party strength -- Expressive campaigning in 2000 and beyond -- Conclusions : expressive politics and invisible politics.

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Ohio State University Press

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0814209432

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9780814209431

American Public Opinion

Its Origins, Content, and Impact

By: Robert S. Erikson,Kent L. Tedin

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American Public Opinion

Its Origins, Content, and Impact

By: Robert S. Erikson,Kent L. Tedin

Providing an in-depth analysis of public opinion, including its origins in political socialization, its role in the electoral process, and the impact of the media, American Public Opinion goes beyond a simple presentation of data to include a critical analysis of the role of public opinion in American democracy. New to the Tenth Edition Updates all data through the 2016 elections and includes early polling through 2018. Pays increased attention to polarization. Adds a new focus on public opinion and immigration. Covers new voting patterns related to race, ethnicity, and gender. Reviews public opinion developments on health care. Expands coverage of political misinformation, media bias, and negativity, especially in social media. Defends political polling even in the wake of 2016 failings.

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570

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Routledge

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1351034723

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9781351034722

Blaustein's Pathology of the Female Genital Tract

By: Ancel Blaustein,Robert J. Kurman

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Blaustein's Pathology of the Female Genital Tract

By: Ancel Blaustein,Robert J. Kurman

Since the publication of the first edition in 1977, Blaustein's Pathology of the Female Genital Tract has consolidated its position as the leading textbook of gynecological pathology. An essential reference for all pathologists and residents, this thoroughly updated fifth edition includes more than 350 new illustrations and 28 revised chapters. Discussion of each specific entity is organized to include general information, etiology, and epidemiology, followed by clinical features, pathologic findings, differential diagnosis, clinical behavior, and treatment. This clear organization is applied throughout the book and allows the reader to quickly access expert information in every chapter.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0387952039

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9780387952031

Ovarian Cancer

By: Robert F. Ozols

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Ovarian Cancer

By: Robert F. Ozols

Featuring more than 300 illustrations, the text covers pathology, biology, epidemiology, genetics, and screening through surgical management, the latest in chemotherapeutic regimens, and finally, palliative care"--P. [4] of cover.

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PMPH-USA

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1550090968

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9781550090963

Canals

By: Robert J. Kapsch,Robert James Kapsch

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Canals

By: Robert J. Kapsch,Robert James Kapsch

A richly illustrated history of America's first transportation system.

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393730883

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9780393730883

Persuasion and Influence in American Life

Seventh Edition

By: Gary C. Woodward,Robert E. Denton, Jr.

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Persuasion and Influence in American Life

Seventh Edition

By: Gary C. Woodward,Robert E. Denton, Jr.

For more than twenty-five years, the authors have highlighted the complexities, subtleties, and pervasive influence of persuasive messages. The seventh edition again blends historical, rhetorical, and social psychological approaches to persuasion theory. The engaging discussions and multiple examples introduce the intricacies of social influence and highlight methods of presentation as well as evaluation. The dynamic topic of persuasion presents a constantly changing palette for analysis. The authors dissect theory and practice in multiple contexts—from interpersonal interactions to public communication and persuasive campaigns to advertising to politics. Twitter, YouTube, and social networking sites offer new media for persuasive appeals. The means of persuading one another changes constantly, yet much of what was written by Aristotle continues to be relevant. The production of persuasive messages and the study of message effects have been and will continue to be fertile ground for exploration. Persuasion is an interactive process requiring willing and attentive participants. Becoming responsible, ethical, and credible persuaders involves systematic thinking and informed preparation. The skills required for planning, composing, and delivering effective messages are equally useful for evaluating messages received. The seventh edition provides a thorough, up-to-date discussion of classic and contemporary theories of persuasion to aid readers in developing skills as effective persuaders and as critical consumers of persuasive messages.

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Waveland Press

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1478615222

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9781478615224

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Political Ambition

Political Ambition

Remote And Controlled

Remote And Controlled

Getting Primaried

Getting Primaried

Expressive Politics

Expressive Politics

American Public Opinion

American Public Opinion

Blaustein's Pathology of the Female Genital Tract

Blaustein's Pathology of the Female Genital Tract

Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian Cancer

Canals

Canals

Persuasion and Influence in American Life

Persuasion and Influence in American Life

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