The United States Election System. Ed. By Paul McCaffrey. New York: H. W. Wilson, 2004. 1 vol. 184 p. $50.00. ISBN 0-8242-1036-0.

Need an analysis of the process we use in choosing a president? Use this volume to follow the steps we have taken every four years since the ratification of the Constitution in 1788. Chapters include "The Basics: Voting and the Electoral College," "The Two-Party System," "The Nominating Process: From Caucus to Convention," "Money in Politics" and "The 2004 Election." Of most interest to this reviewer is the article on "A Better Ballot," which describes past methods of voting and the problems of electronic voting in place at the present time. An essential addition to your collection.