How Long to Read Local Elections and the Politics of Small-Scale Democracy

How Long Does it Take to Read Local Elections and the Politics of Small-Scale Democracy?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 59 minutes to read Local Elections and the Politics of Small-Scale Democracy by J. Eric Oliver

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Local government is the hidden leviathan of American politics: it accounts for nearly a tenth of gross domestic product, it collects nearly as much in taxes as the federal government, and its decisions have an enormous impact on Americans' daily lives. Yet political scientists have few explanations for how people vote in local elections, particularly in the smaller cities, towns, and suburbs where most Americans live. Drawing on a wide variety of data sources and case studies, this book offers the first comprehensive analysis of electoral politics in America's municipalities. Arguing that current explanations of voting behavior are ill suited for most local contests, Eric Oliver puts forward a new theory that highlights the crucial differences between local, state, and national democracies. Being small in size, limited in power, and largely unbiased in distributing their resources, local governments are "managerial democracies" with a distinct style of electoral politics. Instead of hinging on the partisanship, ideology, and group appeals that define national and state elections, local elections are based on the custodial performance of civic-oriented leaders and on their personal connections to voters with similarly deep community ties. Explaining not only the dynamics of local elections, Oliver's findings also upend many long-held assumptions about community power and local governance, including the importance of voter turnout and the possibilities for grassroots political change.

How long is Local Elections and the Politics of Small-Scale Democracy?

Local Elections and the Politics of Small-Scale Democracy by J. Eric Oliver is 235 pages long, and a total of 59,925 words.

This makes it 79% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Local Elections and the Politics of Small-Scale Democracy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read Local Elections and the Politics of Small-Scale Democracy aloud.

What Reading Level is Local Elections and the Politics of Small-Scale Democracy?

Local Elections and the Politics of Small-Scale Democracy is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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