| Description |
1 online resource (xliii, 439 pages) |
| Series |
Historical dictionaries of U.S. history and politics ; 14 |
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Historical dictionaries of U.S. history and politics ; no. 14.
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| Contents |
Series Editor's Foreword; Acronyms and Abbreviations; Chronology; Introduction; The Dictionary; Appendix A: Presidents of the United States, 1789-2009; Appendix B: Vice Presidents of the United States, 1789-2009; Appendix C: Speakers of the House of Representatives, 1789-2009; Appendix D: Presidents Pro Tempore of the Senate, 1789-2009; Appendix E: Floor Leaders, House of Representatives, 1899-2009; Appendix F: Floor Leaders, Senate 1911-2009; Appendix G: Democratic National Conventions 1832-2008; Appendix H: Republican National Conventions 1856-2008 |
| Summary |
The constitution that establishes the institutional framework for American national government makes no mention of political parties. Yet for over two centuries, political parties have competed in encouraging, organizing, and directing political activityin the United States. This volume compiles entries of concepts, terms, labels, and individuals central to identifying and comprehending these key roles political parties have played in American political life. The second edition of Historical Dictionary of United States Political Parties addresses the historical development, organization, ope |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed |
| Subject |
Political parties -- United States -- History -- Dictionaries
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Process -- Political Parties.
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Political parties
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Partei
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United States
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USA
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| Genre/Form |
Dictionaries
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History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2021679292 |
| ISBN |
9780810863224 |
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0810863227 |
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1282519980 |
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9781282519985 |
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9786612519987 |
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6612519983 |
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