American Congress

Name: American Congress
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ISBN: 9781107571785

ISBN-10: 1107571782

ISBN-13: 9781107571785

Edition: 9th 2015 (Revised)

Authors: Steven S. Smith, Jason M. Roberts, Ryan J. Vander Wielen

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The ninth edition of this respected textbook provides a fresh perspective and a crisp introduction to congressional politics. Informed by the authors' Capitol Hill experience and scholarship, the new edition reflects changes resulting from the November 2014 elections and such developments as (a) a new majority party in the Senate, (b) new campaign spending numbers and election outcomes, rules, committees, leaders, and budget developments, and (c) recent political science literature that provides new perspectives on the institution. The text emphasizes the importance of a strong legislature and has discussion questions and further reading. Alongside clear explanations of congressional rules…

Book details

List price: $48.99
Edition: 9th
Copyright year: 2015
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 7/22/2015
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 444
Size: 6.02" wide x 9.02" long x 0.94" tall
Weight: 1.562
Language: English

Ryan J. Vander Wielen is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Temple University. He was previously a Fellow in the Political Institutions and Public Choice program at Michigan State University and at the Weidenbaum Center at Washington University in St. Louis. He has recently been published in Political Analysis and Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review.