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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 328 EAN: 9780872893573 Edition: 11 ISBN: 087289357X Label: CQ Press Manufacturer: CQ Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 498 Publication Date: July 16, 2007 Publisher: CQ Press Release Date: July 16, 2007 Studio: CQ Press Related Items:
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 Rating:  - Knowledgeable review of mechanics but not effectivenessThe authors are acknowledged experts on the mechanics of the U.S. Congress. They convey acquaintance with the human side of the institution through a folksy style and many anecdotes. They describe "two Congresses", the first relating to constituents, and the second to colleagues. What about performance? What about effectiveness? Polls now (2008) record an all-time low of 9% for Congress's approval rating. This highlights the authors' glaring myopia and essential omission of the reason ... Read More Rating:  - One of the best textbooks on the subjectI have ordered this book in its many editions for classes that I have taught on Congress and Legislative Politics. It is one of the best general texts available--and readily accessible to those who are simply interested in the politics of Congress. One of the key points made by the authors is that there are "two Congresses": One of these is the Congress of "how a bill becomes a law," of the actions and politics characteristic of Capitol Hill. The other is the operation of representatives ... Read More Rating: - Thank you!I received my book on time and in great condition!! Better than I had expected! Thank you!! Rating: - Excellent Textbook on CongressThis is probably the best textbook on Congress for undergraduates that I have seen. Primarily I like it because it's easy to read and very well written, covers all the important topics, and is not tedious. Now you might think being easy to read isn't important since it's for college students. But believe me, if you want students to actually read the assignment, more engaging texts are important. Rating:  - Excellent textbook, lots of examples, and a good readIf you are looking for a textbook for upper-division classes on Congress, this is the one. It is thorough, full of interesting stories and examples, it's not too long, and it's easy to read. Oh, and it has lots of pictures! If you want to know how the US Congress works, this is the best text I've seen. 
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