Discusses the history of America's electoral college, the reasons why it was created, how it operates, its drawbacks, and controversial elections in which it played a seminal role.
A new edition of the best‑known book critiquing the U.S. electoral college In this third edition of the definitive book on the unique system by which Americans choose a president--and why that system should be changed--George Edwards ...
Discusses the history of the electoral college, including the role it plays in the political system, notable elections, and changes that have occured over time.
This book is an in-depth analysis of the purpose and benefits of the original Electoral College System-a system which has been hidden (or rather ignored) for over two centuries.
Now updated to include full coverage of the 2008 contest between John McCain and Barack Obama, the book illustrates the means by which the president is elected including the complexities of the Electoral College system.
Thoroughly revised and updated, with an extensive analysis of the 2008 election, this book remains the best analysis of the Electoral College for both students and general readers. --Book Description from Website.
An authoritative guide to the workings of the electoral college.