Great theatre : the American Congress in the 1990s / edited by Herbert F. Weisberg, Samuel C. Patterson.

Other author Weisberg, Herbert F.
Other author Patterson, Samuel C., 1931-
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge, England ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1998.
Descriptionxviii, 317 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Theatre in the round : Congress in action / Herbert F. Weisberg and Samuel C. Patterson -- Representation in Congress : line drawing and minorities / Kenny J. Whitby and Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. -- Unsympathetic audience : citizens' evaluations of Congress / Samuel C. Patterson and David C. Kimball -- Back from intermission : the 1994 elections and the return to divided government / Dean Lacy -- Directing 535 leading men and leading ladies : party leadership in the modern Congress / Paul S. Herrnson -- Little theatre : committees in Congress / Tim Groseclose and David C. King -- The unfolding drama : party and ideology in the 104th House / Barry C. Burden and Aage R. Clausen -- The plot thickens : Congress and the president / Barbara Sinclair -- Congress and the courts : a case of casting / Elliot E. Slotnick and Sheldon Goldman -- Behind the scenes : the Supreme Court and Congress in statutory interpretation / Lori Hausegger and Lawrence Baum -- Congress and foreign policy : a neglected stage / Randall B. Ripley -- "The play's the thing" : Congress and the future / Samuel C. Patterson and Herbert F. Weisberg.
Local noteLittle-323460--3051310285881
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 291-317) and index.
LCCN 97036637
ISBN052158518X
ISBN0521585252 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks JK1021 .G74 1998 ✔ Available Place Hold