{"product_id":"parties-interest-groups-and-political-campaigns-9780199945856","title":"Parties, Interest Groups, and Political Campaigns","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Matthew J. Burbank | Ronald J. Hrebenar | Robert C. Benedict\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Political Process - Political Parties\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust in time for the 2012 elections, \u003cem\u003eParties, Interest Groups, and Political Campaigns, \u003c\/em\u003e Second Edition, shows how political parties and interest groups have become highly interdependent in the era of candidate-centered elections, issue advocacy organizations, and media-driven campaigns. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing up-to-date data that includes 2008 and 2010 mid-term results and analysis, the second edition looks ahead to 2012 by illustrating such important developments as the emergence of the Tea Party; increasingly polarized politics; divided government; social media; lobbying and interest group developments (including the passage of health care and financial sector reform legislation); and the impact of the Citizens United Supreme Court decision on campaign finance reform. Offering a powerful combination of scholarship, data, and examples, \u003cem\u003eParties, Interest Groups, and Political Campaigns, \u003c\/em\u003e Second Edition, provides students with one-stop shopping for understanding the new style of American politics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to the Second Edition: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* An examination of the Tea Party and its connections to the Republican infrastructure \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* New election data from 2008 and 2010, with a preview of 2012 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* Coverage of the Citizens United Supreme Court decision and campaign finance reform \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* An inside look at lobbying in the Obama Administration \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* Updated tables and figures throughout \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* New political ads and examples that add visual interest and encourage student engagement","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46868527415447,"sku":"9780199945856","price":16208.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780199945856.webp?v=1769989950","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/parties-interest-groups-and-political-campaigns-9780199945856","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}