America′s Congress – Actions in the Public Sphere, James Madison Through Newt Gingrich - Hardcover

Mayhew, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0300080492 ISBN 13: 9780300080490

Publisher: Yale University Press, 2000

Synopsis

To understand American politics and government, we need to recognize that members of Congress are more than agents of societal interests and preferences -- they also act with some autonomy and consequence in the public sphere. In this illuminating book, a distinguished political scientist examines the actions of members of Congress throughout American history, assessing their patterns and importance and their role in the U.S. system of separation of powers.

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Review:

"...he fulfills his purpose, to evaluate 'public affairs in a democracy' rather than merely to deplore its passing." -- Theodore J. Lowi, Cornell University

"A book that every student of Congress will want to read." -- Gary C. Jacobson, author of The Politics of Congressional Elections

"An intriguing book, America's Congress explores a key gap in the formal study of national politics..." -- Joshua Micah Marshall, American Prospect

"Splendid." -- Michael Barone, Public Interest

"This splendid work offers convincing evidence that representative democracy is alive and well in America and making a significant difference..." -- Lee Edwards, World & I

About the Author:

David R. Mayhew, Sterling Professor of Political Science at Yale University, is also the author of Congress: The Electoral Connection (0 300 01809 6, pb. [pound]9.50) and Divided We Govern (0 300 04837 8, pb. [pound]10.95), both published by Yale University Press.

About this edition

• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0300080492
• ISBN 13: 9780300080490
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 272