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. Reichley examines parties not only on the national but also state and local levels. While he documents the breakdown of the great political machines, the ...
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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. Reichley examines parties not only on the national but also state and local levels. While he documents the breakdown of the great political machines, the extreme damage done to the Democratic Party by the "amateur Democrats" in the 1970s and the media's role in hijacking the parties' historical function of screening and selecting candidates, he shows that hopeful signs for party revival exist. Pointing to the success of the Democrats under John Kennedy and the Republicans under Ronald Reagan, as well as a host of earlier figures from Abraham Lincoln to Woodrow Wilson and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Reichley show that strong leaders who convey a clear sense of purpose can marshall party loyalty to overcome the countervailing forces undercutting the nation's political life.
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Fair. Hardcover with dust jacket, tight, pages clear and bright with tan smudge on closed page edges, shelf and edge wear, corners bumped, ex-library copy with usual library markings, packaged in cardboard box for shipment, tracking on U.S. orders.
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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.
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Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include From the library of labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys dvds etc. We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.
