In 2008, the United States stood poised to possibly elect its first African American president. This fact, coupled with the economic and political climate of the nation, galvanized young voters and led to one of the highest youth voter turnout rates in history. The renewed enthusiasm of young voters creates a unique situation in the United States, as the current level of political excitement and voting efficacy of this age bracket can be used to benefit future presidential, state, and local elections. In The Galvanization of the Young Vote in the 2008 Presidential Election, Starks explores the factors that led to a surge in youth voting and outlines strategies for political parties to continue attracting young voters to the polls.
Les mer
This book explores factors leading to a surge in youth voting and outlines strategies for political parties to continue attracting young voters to the polls. In 2008, the possibility of the first U.S. African American president as well as the economic and political climate of the nation galvanized young voters.
Les mer
Chapter 1 List of Tables
Chapter 2 Introduction
Chapter 3 Chapter 1: Youth Voting and the 2008 Presidential Election
Chapter 4 Chapter 2: Youth Voting During Past Presidential Elections
Chapter 5 Chapter 3: Generational Theory and Generation Y
Chapter 6 Chapter 4: Methods to Attract Generation Y
Chapter 7 Chapter 5: The Democratic and Republican Parties
Chapter 8 Chapter 6: Impact of the 2008 Election on Future Elections
Chapter 9 Bibliography
Chapter 10 Index
Chapter 11 About the Author
Les mer
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780761848424
Publisert
2009-11-25
Utgiver
University Press of America; University Press of America
Vekt
254 gr
Høyde
242 mm
Bredde
161 mm
Dybde
11 mm
Aldersnivå
P, UP, 06, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
88
Forfatter