The Delights of Democracy : The Triumph of American Politics
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Title
The Delights of Democracy : The Triumph of American Politics
Description
A collection of short essays that examines American politics through the lens of the political arena in the state of Maine. Written by a Bowdoin College professor of government and legal studies. Contains a few brief chapters devoted specifically to Franco Americans: "Up Ye Mighty Francos" and "Changing Voting Patterns." In the first, Potholm speculates as to the lack of a Franco American name surfacing in the 2002 gubernatorial race, while the second attempts to categorize the "profile" of the Franco American voter. From Cooper Square Press: "In 'The Delights of Democracy,' Potholm shares his thoughts on why low voter turn-out is not exactly a bad thing, why Clinton was a good Republican president (that's right), how all political parties should be skilled in putting themselves in their opponents' position, how smart politicians can make use of public polling, how people who don't care about the abortion debate are the decisive group in votes on the issue, and more. Filled with examples from his behind-the-scenes political career, Potholm's book informs readers what Americans really mean when they call their country a democracy."
Creator
Potholm, Christian
Publisher
Cooper Square Press
Date
2002
Language
en
Type
Book
Identifier
Coverage
20th and 21st centuries, Maine
Contribution Form
Zotero
ISBN
9780815412168
Edition
1st Cooper Square Press Edition
Num Pages
197
Place
New York, New York