In Pursuit of the White House 2000: How We Choose Our Presidential Nominees [Paperback]

William G. Mayer (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2000

In this guide to the major aspects of the US presidential nominating system, a team of experts looks at the background and evolution of the process and the new rules for 2000. It presents non-technical discussion of such topics as: the New Hampshire primary; the role of women in the nomination process; televised candidate debates; the role of consultants; the challenge of maintaining interparty unity; and the role of the vice-presidency.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This collection of nine scholarly essays updates the 1996 election edition (LJ 9/1/95) and offers a detailed appraisal of selected aspects of the presidential nominating process. Michael Hagen and William Mayer discuss the implications of frontloading primaries, with several states moving to hold their primaries on the heels of the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary. According to the essay by Andrew Busch, frontloading "deprives voters of meaningful participation" because candidates lack the time to reveal their platforms fully. Other essays investigate the gender gap in the nominating process, the New Hampshire primary as the forefront for personal and media-driven campaigns, and the improved caliber of vice presidents. This compilation by and for specialists is appropriate for academic collections. For a more accessible overview of election mechanics, see Jules Witcover's No Way To Pick a President (LJ 10/1/99).
-Karl Helicher, Upper Merion Twp. Lib., King of Prussia, PA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Chatham House Publishers (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1889119172
• ISBN-13: 978-1889119175
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,115,196 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)