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State Autonomy and American Political Development: How Mass Democracy Promoted State Power.

Authors :
DeCanio, Samuel
Source :
Conference Papers -- Midwestern Political Science Association. 2005 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, pN.PAG. 0p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Many claim high rates of 19th century voter turnout ensured democratic control of public policy. As such studies ignore evidence that elections turned on ethno-religious issues, not economic policy, they underestimate state autonomy in this period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Conference Papers -- Midwestern Political Science Association
Publication Type :
Conference
Accession number :
18608160