Change and Continuity in the 2000 Elections

The peculiar 2000 US election cannot be understood without putting it in a historical context, say political scientists Abramson (U. of Michigan), John H. Aldrich (Duke U.), and David W. Rohde (Michigan State U.). They draw on surveys and other data to compare elections from 1944 to 2000 and analyze trends and patterns. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)