America's Congress: Actions in the Public Sphere, James Madison Through Newt Gingrich

by David R. Mayhew

Book Overview

To understand American politics and government, we need to recognize not only that members of Congress are agents of societal interests and preferences but also that they act with a certain degree of autonomy and consequence in the country's public sphere. In this illuminating book, a distinguished political scientist examines actions performed by members of Congress throughout American history, assessing their patterns and importance and their role...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300093357
• ISBN13: 9780300093353
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.1" x 8.0"