Communication in Congress: Members, Staff and the Search for Information (Studies in Government and Public Policy) - Softcover

Whiteman, David

 
9780700607204: Communication in Congress: Members, Staff and the Search for Information (Studies in Government and Public Policy)

Synopsis

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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About the Author

David Whiteman is associate professor of government at the University of South Carolina and the author of numerous articles in journals such as Legislative Studies Quarterly, American Politics Quarterly, Western Political Quarterly, International Journal of Public Administration, Human Rights Quarterly, and Knowledge.

From the Back Cover

'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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ISBN 10:  0700607196 ISBN 13:  9780700607198
Publisher: University Press of Kansas, 1996
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