Political party conventions have lost much of their original political nature, serving now primarily as elaborate infomercials while ratifying the decisions mad

American cities have experienced a remarkable surge in convention center development over the last two decades, with exhibit hall space growing from 40 million

Uncovers the politics involved when a city recruits and implements a presidential convention. Political party conventions have lost much of their original polit

Analyzing major political institutions such as Congress, the courts, the presidency, and the media, this book chronicles how the interests of affluent Americans