Few Americans and even fewer citizens of other nations understand the electoral process in the United States. The third edition of this Very Short Introduction offers an up-to-date overview of American political parties and elections, providing an expert view of how the system actually works while shining a light on some of its flaws. Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc Author(s): L. Sandy (William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Government, William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Government, Colby College) Maisel Illustration(s): 10 halftones Number of pages: 208 Collection: Very Short Introductions Publication date: 2022 Dimensions: 112 x 174 x 14 Cover type: Paperback / softback