Partisanship and Polarization

Partisanship and Polarization American Party Platforms, 1840-1896

Adam Silver2022
This volume examines the national and state party platforms of the Democrats, Whigs, and Republicans in nineteenth-century America. Overall, each major party presents a consistent message to the voters and policy positions that often conflict with those of the other party, depicting partisanship and polarization.
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