Winning the Presidency 2008

Authored by Crotty, William J.

• Chapter 1 The Bush Presidency and the 2008 Presidential Election, William J. Crotty; Chapter 2 Electing Obama, William J. Crotty; Chapter 3 When Democracy Works, Stephen J. Wayne; Chapter 4 The Nominating Process, Howard L. Reiter; Chapter 5 The 'œInvisible Primary' Becomes Visible, Arthur C. Paulson; Chapter 6 The Scope of Part Icipation in the 2008 Presidential Race, M. Margaret Conway; Chapter 7 Clinton and Obama, Evelyn M. Simien; Chapter 8 E-Politics and the 2008 Presidential Campaign, Stephen E. Frantzich; Chapter 9 'œHot' and 'œNot-So-Hot' Buttons in the 2008 Presidential Election, Robert J. Spitzer; Chapter 10 A Mandate for Change?, Patricia Conley; Chapter 11 A Transforming Election, John Kenneth White;

“Some presidential elections are more interesting than others. Fortunately, this book of readings by distinguished political scientists examines the 2008 U.S. presidential election which is among the most significant of recent years. ... Chapters on the development of internet campaigning and the role of African American women in the Democratic primary contests are particularly interesting. Recommended.” —CHOICE "Winning the Presidency 2008 captures a moment in time--a moment that could be one of the most critical of your life. Pick it up before starting that final essay. Hmm. I see you shaking your head. All right, you may not read it this semester but, Ms. PoliSci Major, keep it on your shelf. The details of the elections will soon fade, and you'll want to have this recap and analysis to reflect on." —From student reviewer Carolyn W. Fanelli on PopMatters.com