Paul S. Herrnson is professor of government and politics at the University of Maryland. John C. Green is director of the Ray C. Bliss Institute for Applied Politics at the University of Akron.

The authors in Multiparty Politics in America do more than simply report the phenomenon of increased interest in a multiparty system. They identify the critical factors and kaleidoscopic changes that are in play which, I believe, produce the real possibility of a new party structure for a new century.

• Chapter 1 Foreword: Is the Party Over? Chapter 2 Making or Repeating History? American Party Politics at the Dawn of a New Century Part 3 Possibilities Chapter 4 Two-Party Dominance and Minor-Party Forays in American Politics Chapter 5 The Impact of New Parties on Party Systems: Lessons for America from European Multiparty Systems Chapter 6 The Case for a Multiparty System Chapter 7 In Defense of the Two-Party System Part 8 Performance Chapter 9 Surviving Perot: The Origins and Future of the Reform Party Chapter 10 Taking the "Abnormal" Route: Backgrounds, Beliefs, and Political Activities of Minor Party Candidates Chapter 11 Multiparty Politics in New York Part 12 Prospects Chapter 13 The Libertarian Party: A Pragmatic Approach to Party Building Chapter 14 The Reform Party: An Issue-Driven Awakening Chapter 15 The Green Party: Global Politics at the Grassroots Chapter 16 Institutional Obstacles to a Multiparty System Chapter 17 Barriers to Minor Party Success and Prospects for Change