GOVT 1101 (Fall 2025): Power and Politics: American Political Behavior and Public Opinion: Reference Sources

" Entries range from short definitions of terms like front-runner to in-depth essays exploring vital aspects of campaigns and elections, such as the right to vote, turnout trends, and the history, evolution, and current state of House, Senate, presidential, and some state-level elections. Readers will find essential information on: Stages in the campaign process and the general election The roles of political consultants, the media, and political parties Debates and issues such as term limits, majority-minority districts, and campaign finance Amendments, legislation, and court cases that have shaped electoral, campaign, and voting matters Voter turnout and voting rights in the United States Important terms and concepts like absolute majority and dark horse Highlights of presidential elections throughout U.S. history" [publisher]

Covers theory, empirical research and academic as well as professional debate. Offers clear definitions and explanations.
Sample search: public opinion

"... critical overviews of the state of political science. Each volume focuses on a particular part of the discipline, with volumes on Public Policy, Political Theory, Political Economy, Contextual Political Analysis, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Law and Politics, Political Behavior, Political Institutions, and Political Methodology." [publisher]

" ...present[s] the basic empirical concepts for assessing public opinion and opinion changes in society; provides an overview of the social, political and legal status of public opinion research, how it is perceived by the public and by journalists, and how it is used by governments; and offesr a review of the role and use of surveys for selected special fields of application, ranging from their use in legal cases to the use of polls in marketing and campaigns."