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This third edition of Historical Dictionary of United States Political Parties contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, a bibliography; the dictionary section has over 500 entries on concepts, terms, labels, and individuals central to identifying and comprehending the key roles political parties have played in American political life.
List of contents
Series Editor's Foreword Jon Woronoff
Preface
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Chronology
Introduction
THE DICTIONARY
Appendixes
A.Presidents of the United States, 1789-2019
B.Vice Presidents of the United States, 1789-2019
C.Speakers of the House of Representatives, 1789-2019
D.Presidents Pro Tempore of the Senate, 1789-2019
E.Floor Leaders, House of Representatives, 1899-2019
F.Floor Leaders, Senate 1911-2019
G.Democratic National Conventions 1832-2016
H.Republican National Conventions 1856-2016
I.Democratic National Committee Chairs, 1848-2019
J.Republican National Committee Chairs, 1856-2019
K.Electoral College Votes for President, 1789-2016
L.Popular Votes for President, 1824-2016
M.Minor Party Nominees and Independent Candidates Receiving Electoral College Votes, 1808-2016
N.Minor Parties and Independent Candidates with 5% of Popular Vote for President, 1848-2016
O.Presidential Fund-raising and Spending, 1976-2016
Bibliography
About the Author
About the author
Harold F. Bass Jr. is professor emeritus of political science at Ouachita Baptist University, where he has been teaching since 1976. He specializes in studies of the American presidency and political parties, with a focus on presidential party leadership. He has authored numerous journal articles, book chapters, and book reviews on these topics. Active in the political science profession at the state, regional, and national levels, he is a former president of both the Arkansas Political Science Association and the Southwestern Social Science Association.
