Big Sky Politics

By Jon Bennion

Big Sky Politics is an overdue, detailed account of post-war politics in Montana. Starting with the break-up of the New Deal coalition in 1946 and ending with the most recent off-year election in... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1888550139
• ISBN13: 9781888550139
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Five Valleys Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Impeccable Research

Quite likely the authoratative compendium on Montana politics post WWII. Bennion produces valuable and much needed analysis of Montana politics with impeccable research and insightful analysis. A must read for Montanans and political buffs the world over.

Great Book!

If you're from Montana, live in Montana, or if you have an interest in Montana or just politics in general, this book is a must have. Bennion takes a novel approach to understanding Montana politics and conveys this information directly to the reader. Montana has a unique political history, and this book does more than just list the political victories of each year. The book is not politically biased or slanted toward one party and is great for teachers, history buffs, and people interested in politics.

Big Sky Politics is excellent!

Jon Bennion's book is a valuable tool in understanding Montana politics. It provides an up-to-date compilation of everything you need to know about the major elections in Montana. Rather than merely including statistics about how the state and counties have voted over the years, Bennion provides an interesting historical explanation that puts everything in context. His commentary is the key to understanding how and why Montanans have voted the way they have over the past century. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to fully understanding both Montana's history and where we're going as a state.