The Decline of American Political Parties, 1952-1996: Fifth Edition by Martin P.

The year started with a highly visible confrontation over the budget that could have revitalized the party coalitions if the issues had been carried over to the election. Turning out the vote is one of the most crucial functions of political parties, and their inability to mobalize more than half of the eligible electorate strongly […]

The Decline of American Political Parties 1952-1996: 5Ed by Martin P. Wattenberg

“The Decline of American Political Parties, 1952-1996: Fifth Edition” by Martin P. Wattenberg is a textbook examining the history and political science of American political parties in the 20th century. Published by Harvard University Press in 1998, this trade paperback book delves into the decline of political parties in the United States during this period. […]