Historical Dictionary of Voting and Elections in the United States
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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.
Accessibility Information
Support for non-visual reading
Has alternative text descriptions for images
Navigation
- Page list to go to pages from the print source version
- Elements such as headings, tables, etc for structured navigation
- All or substantially all textual matter is arranged in a single logical reading order
Table of Contents
Abbreviations
Chronology
Introduction
THE DICTIONARY
Bibliography
About the Author
Product details
| Published | Jun 25 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 362 |
| ISBN | 9798216462071 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Series | Historical Dictionaries of U.S. Politics and Political Eras |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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