Contrary to the widely held popular belief that today's major American political parties are ineffectual and virtually indistinguishable shells of their formerly glorious selves, A. James Reichley argues the case that Democrats and Republicans remain the best and most effective conduits for the contending ideological and social forces that define American political life.
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Contrary to the widely held popular belief that today's major American political parties are ineffectual and virtually indistinguishable shells of their formerly glorious selves, A. James Reichley argues the case that Democrats and Republicans remain the best and most effective conduits for the contending ideological and social forces that define American political life.
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Very good, very good. 487, notes, index, DJ slightly worn and soiled, front DJ flap creased. In this classic work, James Reichley traces the decline of political parties resulting in divided government and an ineffectual political process--but he also shows us what it will take to restore the party system and how it could work to revitalize our democracy. For the first time in paperback, The Life of the Parties includes updates on third party movements, political cycles and realignments, campaign finance reform, and other electoral trends.