American Exceptionalism Revisited: US Political Development in Comparative Perspective

Hadenius, A.

American Exceptionalism Revisited provides a broad overview of the various features that signify American politics. These include the upholding of an exceptional political stability, involving a particular balance between legislative, executive and judicial powers, and the permanence of a unique party system. Furthermore, special traits in the electoral realm?e.g., voter turnout, the inflow of money, and the application of primaries?are targets of analysis. Through comparisons with conditions applying abroad, particularly in Europe and Latin America, Axel Hadenius reveals a number of new insights on American political life, both today and over time

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2015-06-17

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137520685

DOI: 10.1057/9781137520692

Dimensions: 235cm x152cm

Pages: 237