Controversies in Voting Behavior

by Richard G. Niemi, Herbert F. Weisberg

The sixteen readings in this volume, all of which are newly selected for this fourth edition, and most of which are reproduced in their entirety, are organized around six Why is voter turnout low, and why is it declining?
Does the public's lack of political information matter?
What determines the vote, and to what extent do campaigns matter?
Is divided government intentional on the part of voters?
How much does politics affect party identification?
Is the party system changing? Niemi and Weisberg supply section introductions that weave the readings together, establish useful context, and help to sort out conflicting interpretations and diverging opinions that emerge across the chapters. Collectively, the readings and supporting essays in Controversies in Voting Behavior provide an illuminating look at some of the most lively and fascinating issues being debated in this field today.

Genres: Politics, Political Science, Academic

426 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1976

Reviews

[Steven Peterson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of essays that explore some of the controversies in the study (and understanding) of voting behavior. Many of the works included here are classic pieces. The volume holds up pretty well after the many years since its original publication. A good resource. . . .

[Afif Ghulam]

good book