Author: Yanek Mieczkowski
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415921398
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
A variety of colourful, clearly presented, maps, graphs and illustrations place state by state results at the reader's fingertips, and provide insights into the local and regional trends that played a decisive role in who was elected president and how.
The Routledge Historical Atlas of Presidential Elections
Author: Yanek Mieczkowski
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415921398
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
A variety of colourful, clearly presented, maps, graphs and illustrations place state by state results at the reader's fingertips, and provide insights into the local and regional trends that played a decisive role in who was elected president and how.
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415921398
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
A variety of colourful, clearly presented, maps, graphs and illustrations place state by state results at the reader's fingertips, and provide insights into the local and regional trends that played a decisive role in who was elected president and how.
The Routledge Historical Atlas of Presidential Elections
Author: Yanek Mieczkowski
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000327582
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Now in its second edition, The Routledge Historical Atlas of Presidential Elections covers each race for the presidency with brisk, lively narratives up to the election of 2016. Filled with more than 100 full-color maps and illustrations, this updated volume is an indispensable resource for learning about the suspense-filled races to gain America’s highest office. Distinguished presidential historian Yanek Mieczkowski captures intriguing details about candidates, issues, and campaigns, allowing readers to experience the drama of every contest. The colorful maps that put state-by-state results at readers’ fingertips show geographic voting trends during the country’s history. The presidency is America’s greatest political prize, and this book describes how candidates have won it—including changes in electoral strategies and campaign practices over the years. This text offers a treasure trove of historical information, such as: The early tradition of the "mute" candidate The period where just one effective political party existed nationwide One race that witnessed an astounding 80 percent voter turnout A popular-vote victory of 39.9 percent that triggered secession The emergence of the "front-porch" campaign A third-party candidate who got more votes than the incumbent president The impact of radio, television, and the Internet on the election process This book is essential reading for students of American history and the U.S. presidency.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000327582
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Now in its second edition, The Routledge Historical Atlas of Presidential Elections covers each race for the presidency with brisk, lively narratives up to the election of 2016. Filled with more than 100 full-color maps and illustrations, this updated volume is an indispensable resource for learning about the suspense-filled races to gain America’s highest office. Distinguished presidential historian Yanek Mieczkowski captures intriguing details about candidates, issues, and campaigns, allowing readers to experience the drama of every contest. The colorful maps that put state-by-state results at readers’ fingertips show geographic voting trends during the country’s history. The presidency is America’s greatest political prize, and this book describes how candidates have won it—including changes in electoral strategies and campaign practices over the years. This text offers a treasure trove of historical information, such as: The early tradition of the "mute" candidate The period where just one effective political party existed nationwide One race that witnessed an astounding 80 percent voter turnout A popular-vote victory of 39.9 percent that triggered secession The emergence of the "front-porch" campaign A third-party candidate who got more votes than the incumbent president The impact of radio, television, and the Internet on the election process This book is essential reading for students of American history and the U.S. presidency.
The Routledge Historical Atlas of Religion in America
Author: Bret E. Carroll
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415921312
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415921312
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The Routledge Historical Atlas of Religion in America
Author: Bret Carroll
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136681655
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
First Published in 2001. Charting the history and geographic development of American religions, The Routledge Historical Atlas of Religion in America displays in vibrant visual and textual detail the intimate relationship between American spiritual belief and the events that formed the nation. Mirroring the variety found in America's religious past and present, coverage focuses on such diverse topics as: Indigenous American Religions, Russian Orthodoxy, French Catholicism, The Puritans, Judaism in the Colonies, The Great Awakening, American Metaphysical Movements, African American Churches, The Mormons, Islam, Buddhism and German Sects in Colonial America. Loaded with more than 50 full-color maps, charts, and illustrations, The Routledge Historical Atlas of Religion in America is an indispensable reference for those interested in the American religious experience.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136681655
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
First Published in 2001. Charting the history and geographic development of American religions, The Routledge Historical Atlas of Religion in America displays in vibrant visual and textual detail the intimate relationship between American spiritual belief and the events that formed the nation. Mirroring the variety found in America's religious past and present, coverage focuses on such diverse topics as: Indigenous American Religions, Russian Orthodoxy, French Catholicism, The Puritans, Judaism in the Colonies, The Great Awakening, American Metaphysical Movements, African American Churches, The Mormons, Islam, Buddhism and German Sects in Colonial America. Loaded with more than 50 full-color maps, charts, and illustrations, The Routledge Historical Atlas of Religion in America is an indispensable reference for those interested in the American religious experience.
Presidential Elections, 1789-2008
Author: Donald Richard Deskins
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 0472116975
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 614
Book Description
From Washington to Obama, the single best source on U.S. presidential elections
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 0472116975
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 614
Book Description
From Washington to Obama, the single best source on U.S. presidential elections
The Routledge Historical Atlas of Women in America
Author: Sandra Opdycke
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135264449
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135264449
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Historical Atlas of the United States
Author: Mark Christopher Carnes
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 0415941113
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 0415941113
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
A Research Guide to Cartographic Resources
Author: Eva H. Dodsworth
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538100843
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 491
Book Description
The interdisciplinary uses of traditional cartographic resources and modern GIS tools allow for the analysis and discovery of information across a wide spectrum of fields. A Research Guide to Cartographic Resources navigates the numerous American and Canadian cartographic resources available in print and online, offering researchers, academics and students with information on how to locate and access the large variety of resources, new and old. Dozens of different cartographic materials are highlighted and summarized, along with lists of map libraries and geospatial centers, and related professional associations. A Research Guide to Cartographic Resources consists of 18 chapters, two appendices, and a detailed index that includes place names, and libraries, structured in a manner consistent with most reference guides, including cartographic categories such as atlases, dictionaries, gazetteers, handbooks, maps, plans, GIS data and other related material. Almost all of the resources listed in this guide are categorized by geography down to the county level, making efficient work of the type of material required to meet the information needs of those interested in researching place-specific cartographic-related resources. Additionally, this guide will help those interested in not only developing a comprehensive collection in these subject areas, but get an understanding of what materials are being collected and housed in specific map libraries, geospatial centers and their related websites. Of particular value are the sections that offer directories of cartographic and GIS libraries, as well as comprehensive lists of geospatial datasets down to the county level. This volume combines the traditional and historical collections of cartography with the modern applications of GIS-based maps and geospatial datasets.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538100843
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 491
Book Description
The interdisciplinary uses of traditional cartographic resources and modern GIS tools allow for the analysis and discovery of information across a wide spectrum of fields. A Research Guide to Cartographic Resources navigates the numerous American and Canadian cartographic resources available in print and online, offering researchers, academics and students with information on how to locate and access the large variety of resources, new and old. Dozens of different cartographic materials are highlighted and summarized, along with lists of map libraries and geospatial centers, and related professional associations. A Research Guide to Cartographic Resources consists of 18 chapters, two appendices, and a detailed index that includes place names, and libraries, structured in a manner consistent with most reference guides, including cartographic categories such as atlases, dictionaries, gazetteers, handbooks, maps, plans, GIS data and other related material. Almost all of the resources listed in this guide are categorized by geography down to the county level, making efficient work of the type of material required to meet the information needs of those interested in researching place-specific cartographic-related resources. Additionally, this guide will help those interested in not only developing a comprehensive collection in these subject areas, but get an understanding of what materials are being collected and housed in specific map libraries, geospatial centers and their related websites. Of particular value are the sections that offer directories of cartographic and GIS libraries, as well as comprehensive lists of geospatial datasets down to the county level. This volume combines the traditional and historical collections of cartography with the modern applications of GIS-based maps and geospatial datasets.
School Library Journal
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 710
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 710
Book Description