The Oxford Dictionary of American Political Slang: Barrett, Grant, Carville, James, Matalin, Mary

The Oxford Dictionary of American Political Slang is a comprehensive guide to understanding the complex language of politics.

With over 600 entries, this book provides detailed definitions and historical backgrounds for terms such as "Beltway bandit," "boondoggle," and "angry white male." It also covers lesser-known terms like "cracking" (splitting a bloc of like-minded voters by redistricting) and "fair-fight district" (which refers to areas redistricted to favor no political party).

The book features sidebar essays on topics such as political words in Blogistan, the history of "big cheese," and the naming of legislation.

This is a must-read for political junkies, policy wonks, journalists, and word lovers alike.

Don't miss out on this addictive reading experience and reliable guide to one of the more colorful corners of American English.