Communication in Congress: Members, Staff and the Search for Information (Studies in Government and Public Policy) - Hardcover
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This study of how the American Congress communicates shows that although at any one time there are relatively few in Congress undertaking extensive searches for information, the collective base of information generated by all searches is unexpectedly comprehensive. Practical examples are included.
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"Whiteman takes us inside the communication networks that lie at the heart of the lawmaking process. In doing so he moves beyond roll-call votes and even individual members, using congressional 'enterprises' as his unit of analysis. Firmly grounded in theory yet abounding in empirical detail drawn from interviews and observations, this book is essential reading."--Roger H. Davidson, coeditor of The Encyclopedia of the United States Congress "The best study I have read about communication in Congress or the role of congressional staff. A major contribution."--C. Lawrence Evans, author of Leadership in Congress "Recommended reading for all with a public policy interest."--William P. Browne, author of Cultivating Congress
-Whiteman takes us inside the communication networks that lie at the heart of the lawmaking process. In doing so he moves beyond roll-call votes and even individual members, using congressional 'enterprises' as his unit of analysis. Firmly grounded in theory yet abounding in empirical detail drawn from interviews and observations, this book is essential reading.---Roger H. Davidson, coeditor of The Encyclopedia of the United States Congress -The best study I have read about communication in Congress or the role of congressional staff. A major contribution.---C. Lawrence Evans, author of Leadership in Congress -Recommended reading for all with a public policy interest.---William P. Browne, author of Cultivating Congress
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'This book fully captures the complexities of communication in the Congress, particularly between members and staff. It is a valuable new tool for anyone interested in understanding and affecting congressional policy making.'--Senator Joseph R. Biden
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