Title: First to the Party
Description: What determines the interests, ideologies, and alliances that make up political parties? In its entire history, the United States has had only a handful of party transformations. First to the Party concludes that groups like unions and churches, not voters or politicians, are the most consistent influences on party transformation.
Subjects: Democratic party (u.s.), Republican party (u.s. : 1854-), Political parties, united states, United states, politics and government, 20th century, United states, politics and government, 21st century, Membership, Political parties, History, Political participation, Politics and government, Membership requirements, Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )