Final goal White House - Koen Petersen

Americans are going to the polls again this year to elect a president. But how exactly do those elections proceed? Who can run for office, how does a primary election work and why do the primaries in small New Hampshire seem more important than those in big California?

Supported by historical facts and with an eye for funny details, political scientist and Americanist Koen Petersen explains the process clearly in White House Final Goal . How Americans choose their president. An essential guide for those who want to follow and understand the US presidential elections.

For this edition of the 2020 election year, Petersen has completely revised, updated and greatly expanded the text. That was necessary, with Donald Trump as president. The book, including index, has 294 pages.

Previous editions of White House Final Goal received favorable reviews:

'A complete overview of the American presidential elections, a phenomenon that also confuses Americans themselves. Petersen gives a clear explanation full of historical insights and shows that there is indeed logic behind the apparent madness of the race for the White House.' - James Kennedy, dean University College Utrecht

'Handy book' – Leeuwarder Courant

'Pleasant to read' – De Telegraaf