Mobilization, Participation, and Democracy in America

Foreword by Keith Reeves of Swarthmore College. 1. Introduction: The Puzzle of Participation in American Politics. 2. The Political Logic of Political Participation. 3. Citizen Participation in American Politics, 1952-1990. 4. Citizen Participation in Governmental Politics. 5. Citizen Participation in Electoral Politics. 6. Mobilization and Participation in Electoral Politics. 7. Solving the Puzzle. 8. Conclusion: Mobilization and Political Equality. Appendix A. Participation in Governmental Politics: Data Sources. Appendix B. Participation in Electoral Politics: Data Sources. Appendix C. Participation in Governmental Politics: Tables. Appendix D. Participation in Electoral Politics: Tables. Appendix E. Mobilization and Participation in Electoral Politics: Tables.