Birth of mass political parties, the: michigan, 1827-1861
Auteur :
Formisano, Ronald P.
Éditeur :
Princeton University Press
ISBN :
9780691620305
Date de publication :
8 mars 2015
Dimensions :
25,4 x 17,8 cm
Poids :
640 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The first mass political parties appeared in the United States in the 1830's, as the majority of adult white males identified ardently with the Democratic and Whig parties. Ronald Formisano opens a window on American political culture in this case study of antebellum voting and party formation in Michigan. Examining the social bases of voter commit