A comprehensive overview of the field of applied politics, encompassing political consulting, campaigns and elections, lobbying and advocacy, grass roots politics, fundraising, media and political communications, the role of the parties, political...

"No Place for Amateurs" is an an insider's tour through the fast-paced, often sordid world of the professional political campaign. A veteran campaign consultant himself, Dennis Johnson serves as the perfect guide through the world of fund-raising,...

No Place for Amateurs is an insider's tour through the fast-paced, often sordid world of the professional political campaign.

While more than a million e-mails clog the inboxes of Congress each day, some legislators can't even find their own websites without the help of their staffers. In fact, laptops aren't even allowed on the floor of the House or Senate. But, as Den...

The focus of this book is political management: the tactics, strategy, and techniques used by the campaigns and outside interests trying to influence the presidential campaign of 2008. Combining perspectives from applied politics and political sci...