Parties and policies : how the American government works / David R. Mayhew.
| Author/creator | Mayhew, David R. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New Haven : Yale University Press, ©2008. |
| Description | vi, 401 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Cover title | Parties & policies |
| Contents | The electoral incentive -- Congressional elections : the case of the vanishing marginals -- Why did V.O. Key draw back from his "have-nots" claim? -- Divided party control : does it make a difference? -- Clinton, the 103d Congress, and unified party control : what are the lessons? -- U.S. policy waves in comparative context -- Presidential elections and policy change : how much of a connection is there? -- Innovative midterm elections -- Electoral realignments -- Actions in the public sphere -- Supermajority rule in the U.S. Senate -- Wars and American politics -- Events as causes : the case of American politics -- Incumbency advantage in U.S. presidential elections : the historical record. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2008923514 |
| ISBN | 9780300137620 (paperback : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0300137621 (paperback : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | JK468.P64 M39 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |