(Paperback)

By integrating class-based factors with racial and ethnic factors, this book shows what motivates African-Americans, Latinos, and Anglos to mobilize and participate in politics. It examines whether the diverse theoretical approaches generally used to explain individual participation in politics are supported for the groups under consideration.

(Paperback)

Compares the demographic characteristics and political views of voters and nonvoters in American presidential elections since 1972 and examines how electoral reforms and the choices offered by candidates influence voter turnout.