Epic Journey

The 2008 Elections and American Politics: Post 2010 Election Update

James W. Ceaser

Noted campaign scholars James W. Ceaser, Andrew E. Busch, and John J. Pitney Jr. take readers along on the longest, most expensive, and in many ways most dramatic presidential campaign in American history. Drawing on their extensive knowledge of political history and deep resources of current political science, the authors capture the astonishing twists of fate, uncanny detours, and remarkable surprises that made the 2008 election truly historic.

With President George W. Bush's approval ratings at record lows, the 2008 election was a contest that Democrats were predicted to win. And with Barack Obama's victory over John McCain, they did. But it was the highly unlikely journey to this likely destination that set this presidential election apart from others.

As they have every four years since 1992, James W. Ceaser and Andrew E. Busch once again provide the most comprehensive and authoritative account of the presidential election. Joined on this book by John J. Pitney Jr., the authors chronicle the epic journey—culminating in the election of the first African American president—of a group of extraordinary candidates and a nation.

Epic Journey Authors' Blog: www.epicjourney2008.com

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Pages: 248 • Trim: 6¼ x 9

978-1-4422-1144-5 • Paperback • March 2011 • $48.00 • (£37.00) - Currently out of stock. Copies will arrive soon.

978-1-4422-1145-2 • eBook • March 2011 • $45.50 • (£35.00)

Subjects: Political Science / Political Process / Campaigns & Elections, Political Science / General, Political Science / Political Process / Political Parties

Epic Journey

The 2008 Elections and American Politics: Post 2010 Election Update

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Summary

Noted campaign scholars James W. Ceaser, Andrew E. Busch, and John J. Pitney Jr. take readers along on the longest, most expensive, and in many ways most dramatic presidential campaign in American history. Drawing on their extensive knowledge of political history and deep resources of current political science, the authors capture the astonishing twists of fate, uncanny detours, and remarkable surprises that made the 2008 election truly historic.

With President George W. Bush's approval ratings at record lows, the 2008 election was a contest that Democrats were predicted to win. And with Barack Obama's victory over John McCain, they did. But it was the highly unlikely journey to this likely destination that set this presidential election apart from others.

As they have every four years since 1992, James W. Ceaser and Andrew E. Busch once again provide the most comprehensive and authoritative account of the presidential election. Joined on this book by John J. Pitney Jr., the authors chronicle the epic journey—culminating in the election of the first African American president—of a group of extraordinary candidates and a nation.

Epic Journey Authors' Blog: www.epicjourney2008.com

Details

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Pages: 248 • Trim: 6¼ x 9

978-1-4422-1144-5 • Paperback • March 2011 • $48.00 • (£37.00) - Currently out of stock. Copies will arrive soon.

978-1-4422-1145-2 • eBook • March 2011 • $45.50 • (£35.00)

Subjects: Political Science / Political Process / Campaigns & Elections, Political Science / General, Political Science / Political Process / Political Parties

Author

James W. Ceaser is professor of politics at the University of Virginia. Andrew E. Busch is professor of government at Claremont McKenna College. Together they have written Red Over Blue: The 2004 Elections and American Politics, The Perfect Tie: The True Story of the 2000 Election, Losing to Win: The 1996 Elections and American Politics, and Upside Down and Inside Out: The 1992 Elections and American Politics.John J. Pitney Jr. is professor of government at Claremont McKenna College.

Table of Contents

Prologue
Chapter One: The Scope and Meaning of the Democratic Victory
Chapter Two: George W. Bush: The Other Candidate
Chapter Three: The Republican Nomination Contest
Chapter Four: The Democratic Nomination Contest
Chapter Five: The General Election
Chapter Six: Congressional and State Elections
Chapter Seven: Conclusion: The Future of American Politics and Institutions
Epilogue

Reviews

Here's a useful book...for all readers wishing to further understand the 2008 presidential campaign—and for those who think they already understand it! ...All readers will come away feeling as clearheaded as these writers, a tribute to their work.
— Library Journal, Starred Review

This is political science at its best. It is well-grounded in the scholarly literature fair and balanced, and will remain the authoritative account of the events and content of the election of 2008. A must read for any student of American elections.
— Dr. Melvin Kulbicki, York College of Pennsylvania