EPIC JOURNEY: THE 2008 ELECTIONS AND AMERICAN POLITICS
Book ID/图书代码： 12891008B29403
English Summary/英文概要： Noted campaign scholars James W. Ceaser, Andrew E. Busch, and John J. Pitney, Jr., take readers along on the longest, most expensive, and in many ways most dramatic presidential campaign in American history. Drawing on their extensive knowledge of political history and deep resources of current political science, the authors capture the astonishing twists of fate, uncanny detours, and remarkable surprises that made the 2008 election truly historic.
With President George W. Bush’s approval ratings at record lows, the 2008 election was a contest that Democrats were predicted to win. And with Barack Obama’s victory over John McCain, they did. But it was the highly unlikely journey to this likely destination that set this presidential election apart from others.
As they have every four years since 1992, James W. Ceaser and Andrew E. Busch once again provide the most comprehensive and authoritative account of the presidential election. Joined on this book by John J. Pitney, Jr., the authors chronicle the epic journey—culminating in the election of the first African American president—of a group of extraordinary candidates and a nation.
Epic Journey Authors’ Blog: www.epicjourney2008.com
Chinese Summary/中文概要： 2008美国大选已尘埃落定，
然而此次大选却与美国历史上的历届选举都有所不同，
一位女性和一位黑人同时亮相，
让全世界对此兴趣盎然，至今津津乐道。
在民主党和共和党的龙虎之斗中，奥巴马一举击败麦凯恩，成为首任黑人总统，改写美国历史。 著名运动学者James W. Ceaser, Andrew E. Busch 和John J. Pitney, Jr.倾情奉献，
为你带来EPIC JOURNEY: THE 2008 ELECTIONS AND AMERICAN POLITICS，
让我们回味2008大选盛况，并为我们揭秘那些鲜为人知的大选背后的实况。
著名运动学者James W. Ceaser, Andrew E. Busch 和John J. Pitney, Jr., 将带领读者实况目击美国总统选举历史上最为持久﹑奢华和戏剧化的2008总统大选盛典。
在政治历史方面的渊博知识和丰富的当代政治科学的来源让作者能密切抓住2008美国总统大选盛事的多变历程和候选人的瞬间离奇命运。
在这一年，乔治•布什的支持率降到历史最低点，因此，2008大选民主党胜利在望，最终，果不其然，奥巴马击败了麦凯恩，坐上总统宝座。但是由于种种原因，这次的选举与美国历史上任何一次选举都大大不同。
自1992年以来，每四年一次的总统选举，作者都会撰写有关此次大选的作品。这一次，James W. Ceaser 和 Andrew E. Busch再次将对2008美国大选做出权威的详细叙述。慢镜头回放，作者使2008大选重现世人眼前，目睹美国首位黑人总统诞生的历史性时刻。(YM)
Awards/获奖情况：Here’s a useful book, by three academics, for all readers wishing to further understand the 2008 presidential campaign--and for those who think they already understand it! ...All readers will come away feeling as clearheaded as these writers, a tribute to their work. --Library Journal, Starred Review, April 2009 --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
From beginning to end, twists, detours, and surprises are the story of the 2008 election as it is retold and analyzed in this work. Hats off to Ceaser, Busch, and Pitney for a lively and excellent account! --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
About the Author/作者介绍： James W. Ceaser is professor of politics at the University of Virginia. Andrew E. Busch is professor of government at Claremont McKenna College. Together they have written Red Over Blue: The 2004 Elections and American Politics, The Perfect Tie: The True Story of the 2000 Election, Losing to Win: The 1996 Elections and American Politics, and Upside Down and Inside Out: The 1992 Elections and American Politics. John J. Pitney, Jr., is professor of government at Claremont McKenna College. James W. Ceaser 是弗吉尼亚大学政治院系教授。Andrew E. Busch是Claremont McKenna学院政府部门教授。两人一起著写过Red Over Blue: The 2004 Elections and American Politics，The Perfect Tie: The True Story of the 2000 Election, Losing to Win: The 1996 Elections and American Politics和Upside Down and Inside Out: The 1992 Elections and American Politics. John J. Pitney, Jr.也是Claremont McKenna学院政府部门的教授。
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