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BL
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720805
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b540502
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| Main Entry
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Karl G. Trautman.
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| Title & Author
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The underdog in American politics : : the democratic party and liberal values\ Karl G. Trautman.
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| Edition Statement
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1st ed
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| Publication Statement
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New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2010
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(265 pages) : illustrations
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| ISBN
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0230107702
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: 1349287156
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: 9780230107700
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: 9781349287154
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| Contents
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Introduction --;Culture and underdogs : the endearing appeal --;The political culture and core ideals of democrats --;The founders and the great commoner : Jefferson, Jackson, and Bryan --;The glory days : FDR to Humphrey --;The 1970s and 1980s : McGovern, Carter, Hart, and Jackson --;The 1990s to 2004 : Bill Clinton, Al Gore, and Howard Dean --;Barack Obama and the future of the democratic party.
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| Abstract
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One major party in American politics, the Democrats, has consciously identified itself with underdogs. This book analyzes the relationship between the party and the main political ideology of its base: liberalism.
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Democratic Party (U.S.) -- History.
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Liberalism -- United States -- History.
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United States -- Politics and government.
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| LC Classification
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JK2316.K375 2010
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| Added Entry
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Karl G Trautman
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