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  • Historical Dictionary of Voting and Elections in the United States

    Historical Dictionary of Voting and Elections in the United States by Pomante II, Michael J.;

    Series: Historical Dictionaries of U.S. Politics and Political Eras;

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    Product details:

    • Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
    • Date of Publication 23 July 2026

    • ISBN 9798881807597
    • Binding Hardback
    • No. of pages362 pages
    • Size 228.6x152.4 mm
    • Language English
    • 700

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    Short description:

    A thorough guide to US elections and voting, offering clear definitions of key terms, historical background, and analysis of current challenges.

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    Long description:

    Americans have participated in the ballot box from the Founding Era to the present day. By combining historical background with current debates, it highlights both progress and persistent barriers to fuller democratic participation. Presented in an accessible dictionary-style format, the book defines and explains key terms, concepts, court cases, and political developments that have shaped U.S. democracy. It covers milestones such as the expansion of suffrage, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and modern challenges like gerrymandering, voter suppression, election denial, and disinformation.

    Historical Dictionary of Voting and Elections in the United States contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography, and cross-referenced dictionary entries. With a focus on election mechanics, reforms that have expanded access, and the threats of democratic backsliding, this volume gives readers the language and context to understand how U.S. elections operate and why they matter. It serves as both a reference and a reminder to value and defend the foundations of democratic participation.

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    Table of Contents:

    Preface
    Abbreviations
    Chronology
    Introduction
    THE DICTIONARY
    Bibliography
    About the Author

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