A Republic of Parties?: Debating the Two-Party System

by Joseph Romance and Theodore J. Romance, Joseph Pomper, Gerald Lowi

Book Overview

Theodore J. Lowi and Joseph Romance debate the promises and pitfalls of the two-party system by outlining the history, evolution, and current status of this perennial debate. Supplemented by a collection of primary documents covering the entire history of the controversy, this book will be indispensable for American government, political parties, elections, and political science courses.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0847686094
• ISBN13: 9780847686094
• Release Date: November 1998
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful insight

This collection of essays provides a well-balanced debate on the state of the American political environment. Both authors argue their points well, but Lowi's arguements appear to be more relevant and applicable to the problems of the system as it now stands.