01-16-2013 APR is dedicated to the "dissemination of the latest theory, research and analysis in all areas of American politics, including local, state, and national." It offers scholarly articles on a wide variety of topics related to political institutions, leadership, elections, and the social and political influences. Recent articles have covered local impacts of ethnic and racial diversity on politics; the influence of difficult primary elections on the general elections; elections to state supreme courts; corruption and social trust; voter behavior; and influences on legislator support for issues. Recommended for academic and public libraries. (Lincove, David)