Vital Statistics on American Politics 2011-2012

The cover bills this book as "The definitive source for data and analysis on U.S. politics and government"--and there's no basis to dispute this claim. Current through the 2010 midterm elections, roughly 230 tables and charts provide information on elections and political parties, campaign finance, public opinion and voting, the media, the three branches of the US government, foreign and military policy, social policy and public aid, and economic policy and the federal budget. Stanley is affiliated with Southern Methodist U., and Niemi, with the U. of Rochester. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)