King, Anthony Stephen 1934-2017 editor text bibliography enk Oxford New York Oxford University Press 2002 monographic eng

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viii, 232 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. An examination of the importance, or non-importance, of the personalities of political leaders in determining the outcomes of democratic elections. The text argues, contrary to conventional wisdom, that relatively few voters are swayed by candidates' personal characteristics. Do Leaders'Personalities Really Matter? ; American Presidential Candidates ; Party Leaders in Great Britain ; Presidential Candidates in France ; Competing Chancellor Candidates in Germany ; Presidential Candidates in Russia ; Prime Ministerial contenders in Canada ; Conclusions edited by Anthony King. Includes bibliographical references (p. [223]-226) and index. Elections Personality and politics Presidential candidates Political parties Political science Liderazgo politico Partidos políticos Elecciones JF 1001 L434 2002 324.9 0198297912 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780198297918 (pbk. : alk. paper) http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0611/2001059144-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0638/2001059144-t.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0611/2001059144-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0638/2001059144-t.html DLC 011130 20230410121009.0 spa