Book Educates Readers On Election; Examines 2004 Presidential Candidates and Their Positions
INDIANAPOLIS--(COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--Sep 21, 2004--College students facing the pressures and challenges of a new school year may not consider a trip to the voting booth worth their time, or relevant to their daily lives. That would be a mistake, according to Chris Katsaropoulos, author of Every Vote Counts: A Practical Guide to Choosing The Next President. In 2000, Katsaropoulos was confused by the political process and chose not to vote, a decision he now regrets. Every Vote Counts is designed to encourage people of all ages to take advantage of one of their most basic and important rights � the right to vote.
The book offers a non-biased look at campaign and election practices. It provides a detailed account of the platforms of the three main 2004 candidates � George W. Bush, John Kerry, and Ralph Nader � to help readers understand the political and personal experiences that have shaped them, and their positions on such key issues as military service, foreign policy and the economy. Every Vote Counts also helps to explain the media coverage and campaign strategies that are an integral part of the presidential race. From mudslinging to campaign finance, from media sound bites to political polls, readers learn to decipher what really matters when choosing the candidate that is right for them. The book also includes features such as:
* Easy-to-use comparison charts that enable readers to quickly compare the candidates` views with their own, and decide for whom they will cast their vote on election day;
* A candidate match survey that helps readers find out who stands up for their beliefs;
* Biographical chapters on each of the three main candidates - including how they got to where they are today, and where they are positioned on major issues like the economy and the war in Iraq;
* Clear, concise information on how the presidential election process works - from how many electoral votes each state can cast, to what the registration and voting regulations are in each state.
When the 2000 presidential election was won by only 269 votes, Katsaropoulos convinced himself that he � along with other Americans who did not cast their votes � had no right to complain about the results. But, he also knew that he had to do something about his negligence in 2000. Armed with a conviction to become more knowledgeable about the election process and the candidates� positions, Katsaropoulos went to a former employer to see if it might be interested in joining him on his quest to reach voters. That former employer happened to be a publishing house, Que Publishing. They agreed with his motives, and with Katsaropoulos, are publishing Every Vote Counts.
''I think many Americans � including college students and young people � are either confused by the political process, or take it for granted,'' said Katsaropoulos. ''But an election decided by just a few votes means none of us can take it for granted anymore. My hope for this book is that readers will head to the polls on November 2, 2004, and that they`ll do so with confidence in their voting decisions.''
About Que Publishing
Every day, Que Publishing works to produce superior books designed to make people`s lives easier, more dynamic, and more enriched. Que publishes reference books on subjects as diverse as computing, consumer electronics, home organization, and crafts and hobbies. Whether you need to learn the latest computer program, organize your garage, or want to take great vacation photos with your digital camera, Que Publishing provides the solutions you need to maximize your limited time at work or at home. For more information, visit www.quepublishing.com. Que Publishing is a business of Pearson Education, which in turn is part of Pearson (NYSE: PSO; LSE: PSON), the international media company. Pearson`s primary operations also include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group.
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