The rise of the West

"The rise of the West in presidential elections" is one of the results from a search for 'political process' in our catalog.

My first response to the title was it must have something to do with our influence in other countries elections.

A click on the contents link revealed my error.

The American West is a region unique in the United States, not only for its natural landscapes and climate, but also its dynamic economy, rich culture and history, and regional identity. Each of these characteristics creates distinctive interests and issues that impact public policy in the West. Consistently, however, the West has been largely ignored by presidential candidates who remain uninterested in the few electoral votes to be won in the region. The 2008 presidential election demonstrated that such an attitude toward western states appears to be shifting, as are the dynamics of the presidential primary system as a whole.

Here we have a perfect example of why one should not judge a book by its title. With the primary season in full swing, this seems like a timely title to read. It is an electronic edition that can be downloaded to your e-reader. Check with your CTC librarian for the information on accessing the e-book collection.



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