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Congress and Its Members by Roger H. Davidson, Frances E. Lee, James M. Curry, Walter J. Oleszek and Eric Schickler (2023, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherCQ Press

ISBN-101071901761

ISBN-139781071901762

eBay Product ID (ePID)27061464591

Product Key Features

Number of Pages656 Pages

Publication NameCongress and Its Members

LanguageEnglish

SubjectAmerican Government / Legislative Branch, Political Process / General, American Government / General, American Government / National

Publication Year2023

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaPolitical Science

AuthorRoger H. Davidson, Frances E. Lee, James M. Curry, Walter J. Oleszek, Eric Schickler

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight26.1 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number19

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2023-036498

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal328.73

Table Of ContentPart I * In Search of the Two CongressesChapter 1 * The Two CongressesChapter 2 * Evolution of the Modern CongressPart II * A Congress of AmbassadorsChapter 3 * Going for It: Recruitment and CandidacyChapter 4 * Making It: The Electoral GameChapter 5 * Being There: Hill Styles and Home StylesPart III * A Deliberative Assembly of One NationChapter 6 * Leaders and Parties in CongressChapter 7 * Committees: Workshops of CongressChapter 8 * Congressional Rules and ProceduresChapter 9 * Decision Making in CongressPart IV * Policy Making and Change in the Two CongressesChapter 10 * Congress and the PresidentChapter 11 * Congress and the BureaucracyChapter 12 * Congress and the CourtsChapter 13 * Congress and Organized InterestsChapter 14 * Congress, Budgets, and Domestic Policy MakingChapter 15 * Congress and National Security PoliciesPart V * ConclusionChapter 16 * The Two Congresses and the American PeopleAppendix A: Party Control: Presidency, Senate, House, 1901-2023Appendix B: Internships: Getting Experience on Capitol HillSuggested ReadingsNotesIndex

SynopsisAt the forefront of research and reporting in the fields of political science and public policy, CQ Press Sage publishes the work of leading scholars in groundbreaking textbooks, highly influential periodicals, must-have reference materials, and innovative digital resources. Connection Our commitment to strong collaborative relationships with instructors, students, researchers, and authors enables CQ Press to support the dynamic content and digital needs across the discipline of political science. Quality We dedicate ourselves to producing trusted content complemented by original video and meaningful digital solutions. We commit to building on our legacy of quality and innovating for the future. Purpose We strive to ignite learning by understanding and responding to the shifting needs of the political science community that we serve. Teaching political science isn't easy. Learning is a journey. CQ Press is here to help., Congress and Its Members has been the gold standard for Congress courses for thirty years. Now in its 19th edition, the book offers comprehensive coverage of the U.S. Congress and the legislative process by examining the tension between Congress as a lawmaking institution and as a collection of politicians constantly seeking re-election. The 19th edition covers the outcomes of the 2022 election and subsequent changes in in congressional organization and leadership, including the protracted battle for the House speakership. The book's election coverage details regional shifts in party strength, voting behavior, the use of digital media in congressional elections, and state-level efforts to expand and restrict voting access. Up-to-date information on the diversity of the new Congress in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, and professional background is provided. The politics and outcomes of the 2022 primary elections are covered, as well. Always balancing great scholarship with currency, the book features lively case material along with relevant data, charts, maps, and photos., Congress and Its Members has been the gold standard for Congress courses for thirty years. Now in its 19th edition, this bestseller offers comprehensive coverage of the U.S. Congress and the legislative process by examining the tension between Congress as a lawmaking institution and as a collection of politicians constantly seeking re-election.

LC Classification NumberJK1021.D38 2024