The presidential nominating process in 1980 / William Crotty -- The 1980 Democratic primary in Illinois / John S. Jackson III -- The 1980 Republican presidential primary in Illinois / James D. Nowlan -- The national conventions of 1980 / Paul T. David --The presidential campaign of 1980 / David H. Everson -- Minorities in the politics of 1980 / Lois B. Moreland -- Financing the campaigns and parties of 1980 / Herbert E. Alexander -- Media influence in presidential politics / Robert D. McClure -- The election of 1980 and its consequences / Paul T. David -- Illinois and the presidential election of 1980 / Peter W. Colby and Paul M. Green -- The transition, from nomination to inauguration / Laurin L. Henry = American parties in the eighties, declining or resurging? / James W. Ceaser.
