Noted campaign scholars James W. Ceaser, Andrew E. Busch, and John J. Pitney, Jr. take readers along on the longest, most expensive, and in many ways most dramatic presidential campaign in American history. Drawing on their extensive knowledge of political history and deep resources of current political science, the authors capture the astonishing twists of fate, uncanny detours, and remarkable surprises that made the 2008 election truly historic. With President George W. Bush's approval ratings at record lows, the 2008 election was a contest that Democrats were predicted to win. And with Barack Obama's victory over John McCain, they did. But it was the highly unlikely journey to this likely destination that set this presidential election apart from others. As they have every four years since 1992, James W. Ceaser and Andrew E. Busch once again provide the most comprehensive and authoritative account of the presidential election. Joined on this book by John J. Pitney, Jr., the authors chronicle the epic journey-culminating in the election of the first African American president-of a group of extraordinary candidates and a nation. IEpic Journey Authors' Blog: www.epicjourney2008.com
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN-13
9780742561366
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95519415
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Political Science
Author
James w. Ceaser, Andrew E. Busch, John J. Pitney, Jr.
Publication Name
Epic Journey: the 2008 Elections and American Politics
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Politics
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
234 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
230mm
Item Width
155mm
Item Weight
363g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
John J. Pitney, Jr., James w. Ceaser, Andrew E. Busch