U.S. Presidential elections are vital parts of American electoral politics and government. They have been described, debated, and analyzed with great emotional passion, acute intellectual analysis, and statistical precision and controversy. Besides written documentation, it is now possible to view video and listen to audio documentation of many of these elections. Purdue Libraries have many resources and databases providing information on U.S. presidential debate and elections. Examples of subject headings you can use to search the Libraries catalog for books on these topics include:
Campaign Debates United States
Presidents United States Election
Presidents United States Election 1968
Social Media Political Aspects
Television in Politics United States
Information on downloading Purdue Libraries ebooks can be found here
Some publishers produce series of books covering elections and debates. Examples include:
American Presidential Elections (University Press of Kansas)
Praeger Series in Political Communication
Presidential Rhetoric and Political Communication (Texas A&M University Press)
Selected Reference Works/Encyclopedias
Presidential Campaigns, Slogans, Issues, & Platforms: The Complete Encyclopedia 3 vols. HSSE REF JK524.R58 2013
Political Encyclopedia of United States Regions 2 vols. HSSE REF JK2408.P623 2009
Voter Turnout in the U.S. 1788-2009 HSSE REF JK1965.V68 2011
America at the Polls 1920-2004: Almanac of American Presidential Statistics 2 vols HSSE REF 324.97309921 Am35 2005
Encyclopedia of the Republican and Democratic Party 6 vols. HSSE REF 324.273403 En 19 (1997 & 2002)
Encyclopedia of Third Parties in America 3 vols. HSSED REF 324.27303 En19
