Bibliograph

The embattled vote in America, from the founding to the present, Allan J. Lichtman

Type

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The embattled vote in America, from the founding to the present, Allan J. Lichtman

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The embattled vote in America

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1028592319

Responsibility statement

Allan J. Lichtman

Sub title

from the founding to the present

Summary

Americans have died for the right to vote. Yet our democratic system guarantees no one, not even citizens, the opportunity to elect a government. Allan Lichtman calls attention to the founders' greatest error--leaving the franchise to the discretion of individual states--and explains why it has triggered an unending struggle over voting rights.--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction: Voters and non-voters -- The founding father's mistake -- A white man's republic -- Constructing and deconstructing the vote -- Votes for women -- The absent voter -- The Voting Rights Act of 1965 -- The new wars over the vote -- Reforming American voting -- Conclusion: The embattled vote

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