political campaigns

Discusses the concept of service learning in which young people gain knowledge and skills through volunteer work; and looks at how the concept applies to political campaigns.

Presents a three-volume set on all of the American Presidential campaigns and elections in history and contains sixty-two essays on the electoral system and Electoral College as well as the role of the major and minor political parties, campaign finances, and the impact of the media.

A collection of photographs from the archives of "The New York Times, " that chronicle the history of presidential campaigns throughout the twentieth century.

Gives facts, anecdotes, slogans, and results of presidential campaigns.

Presents varying perspectives on the issue of election reform in the United States, discussing voting rights laws, campaign contributions, and the regulation of television advertisements and campaign coverage, and including a look at the future of American democracy.

An exploration of the election of President Barack Obama that discusses his life and political career and also addresses the civil rights movement as well as race relations in the United States.

Describes the process of running for a public office, including the planning and organizing of a campaign, the campaign trail, and election day.

Explains presidential electoral system of the United States, includes historical anecdotes from past campaigns.

Provides varying perspectives on the presidential election process in the United States, discussing the nomination of candidates, campaign spending, media influence, and the electoral college.

Explores how media literacy has influenced political elections, discussing the use of the Internet and television in campaigns, the importance of critical thinking in evaluating media messages, and the concepts and techniques used in political advertising.