Waves of Discontent: Electoral Volatility, Public Policymaking, and the Health of American Democracy

Contributor(s): Smith, Jacob F H (Author)

ISBN: 9780472077809

Publisher: University of Michigan Press

Hardcover

$85.00

Pub Date: August 21, 2025

Dewey: 324.60973

LCCN: 2025009784

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Index

Target Age Group: NA to NA

Physical Info: 0.71" H x 9.11" L x 6.01" W ( 1.00 lbs) 194 pages

BISAC Categories:

Political Science | American Government | Legislative Branch | Political Process | Campaigns and Elections

Series: Legislative Politics and Policy Making

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: Understanding the link between voter frustration and changing party control

Review Quotes:

"Overall, Smith makes a compelling case, highlighting the pivotal role of independent voters, though the deeper structural roots of discontent receive less attention. Waves of Discontent is well suited for collections on American politics."

-- "D. Schultz, Choice"

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