Ebook: Donald Trump and the prospect for American democracy: an unprecedented president in an age of polarization

An unprecedented president -- From umbrella parties to polarized parties in American politics -- Trumping the Republicans and berning the Democrats -- The presidential election of 2016 in historical perspective -- The irony of polarization: parliamentary parties without parliamentary government -- The Trump era and beyond : postindustrial democracy in America -- Conclusion.;This book covers the nomination and election of Donald Trump to the presidency. It places the 2016 election in historic perspective, examines today's polarized party system, and considers the outlook for American democracy in the twenty-first century.