Congressional Elections: Campaigning at Home and in Washington

Incorporating insights drawn from the 2002 campaign season, Herrnson (government and politics, U. of Maryland) updates his textbook looking at the role of congressional elections in American politics. Issues of voter choice, candidate presentation, and campaign reform receive attention. The impact of political action committees, the media, political consultants, and other actors is explored. Issues of strategy and resource mobilization are also discussed. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)