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From Democrats to Republicans, from the Green Party to the Tea Party, American parties and their politics are continuously adapting, renewing, and evolving to meet the challenges of the times.Party On!: Political Parties from Hamilton and Jefferson to Today's Networked Agecaptures these nuances with a cohesive theme, hard data, and a spotlight on new media that includes "Parties in a Networked Age" theme boxes. Authors John White and Matt Kerbel guide students on a journey from the origins of American political parties through a multitude of reorganizations, technological developments, and financial woes. With finesse and insight,Party On!offers a sweeping view of political parties up to the eve of the 2012 elections.

John Kenneth White is Professor of Politics Catholic University of America. Matthew R. Kerbel is Professor of Political Science at Villanova University.

Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Introduction: Of Elephants and Donkeys, Candidates and Institutions, Patriots and Progressives	p. 1
Political Parties in an American Setting	p. 9
The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Party Politics	p. 31
Party Organizations in the Twenty-First Century	p. 51
Nominating Presidents in a Networked Age	p. 75
Party Brand Loyalty and the American Voter	p. 109
Parties and Social Media	p. 131
Campaign Finance and Networked Political Parties	p. 153
Elected Officials and the New Partisanship	p. 177
Third Parties in a Networked Age	p. 199
Conclusion: Hamilton's Moment of Zen	p. 225
Notes	p. 237
Index	p. 263
About the Authors	p. 277
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Party On! Political Parties from Hamilton and Jefferson to Today's Networked Age

Party On! Political Parties from Hamilton and Jefferson to Today's Networked Age

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