Table of Contents

Preface The Democratic Party The Republican Party Third Parties, National and State Bodies Overview: Political Associations and the Political Market Place Political Associations Political Action Committees (PACs) Political Science Institutes Think Tanks Overview: Elections and the Political Market Place Federal Election Commission and State Election Bodies Leagues of Women Voters Campaign Managers and Political Consultants Public Opinion and Campaign Pollsters Overview: Media and the Political Market Place Media Consultants Political Journals and Newletters Books Reference Books Publishers Print, Radio, and Television Commentators Internet Resources Political Prizes and Awards Political Statistics Documents Name/Organization Index Geographical Index Key Subject Index

About the Author

GEORGE THOMAS KURIAN is president of George T. Kurian Reference Books, Baldwin Place, N.Y. He has edited more than two dozen works including the ALA award winning Encyclopedia of the Third World and World Education Encyclopedia. His other works on American politics include the two-volume Encyclopedia of the Democratic Party and the two-volume Encyclopedia of the Republican Party and Guide to American Government. JEFFREY D. SCHULTZ is president of Jeffrey D. Schultz & Co., Inc. He has taught political science and history at a number of colleges, including White Pines College and The Colorado College. He was the associate editor for the two-volume Encyclopedia of the Democratic Party and the two-volume Encyclopedia of the Republican Party. He is currently editing a book on presidential scandals.

Reviews

.,."fascinating reference book....It's a roadmap to what drives today's political scene in America, jam-packed with information and resources that will prove invaluable to journalists, business people, government officials, and anyone who is interested in the political process....A real bargain."-The Caruba Organization

.,."handy....brief and well formatted....Libraries will appreciate the convenience and price of this single-volume work."-Library Journal

.,."this work should prove to be a useful and current quick reference tool. Recommended for public and academic libraries of all sizes."-Reference & User Services Quarterly

?...fascinating reference book....It's a roadmap to what drives today's political scene in America, jam-packed with information and resources that will prove invaluable to journalists, business people, government officials, and anyone who is interested in the political process....A real bargain.?-The Caruba Organization

?...handy....brief and well formatted....Libraries will appreciate the convenience and price of this single-volume work.?-Library Journal

?...this work should prove to be a useful and current quick reference tool. Recommended for public and academic libraries of all sizes.?-Reference & User Services Quarterly

?A fascinating reference book....jam-packed with information and resources that will prove invaluable to journalists, business people, government officials, and anyone who is interested in the political process. A real bargain.?-Rettig on Reference

?A must-have is you write about politics or for politicians.?-Freelance Writers Report

?Any public or academic library focusing on politics will want this directory.?-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin

?Public and academic libraries who serve people actively involved in political action ought to stock this specialized directory.?-Bookviews

..."handy....brief and well formatted....Libraries will appreciate the convenience and price of this single-volume work."-Library Journal

..."this work should prove to be a useful and current quick reference tool. Recommended for public and academic libraries of all sizes."-Reference & User Services Quarterly

"A fascinating reference book....jam-packed with information and resources that will prove invaluable to journalists, business people, government officials, and anyone who is interested in the political process. A real bargain."-Rettig on Reference

"A must-have is you write about politics or for politicians."-Freelance Writers Report

"Any public or academic library focusing on politics will want this directory."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin

"Public and academic libraries who serve people actively involved in political action ought to stock this specialized directory."-Bookviews

..."fascinating reference book....It's a roadmap to what drives today's political scene in America, jam-packed with information and resources that will prove invaluable to journalists, business people, government officials, and anyone who is interested in the political process....A real bargain."-The Caruba Organization