Disjointed pluralism: institutional innovation and the development of the u.s. congress
Auteur :
Schickler, Eric
Éditeur :
Princeton University Press
ISBN :
9780691049267
Date de publication :
6 mai 2001
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
567 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Analyzing leadership, committee, and procedural restructuring in four periods, this book argues that coalitions promoting a wide range of member interests drive change in both the House and Senate. It shows that multiple interests determine institutional innovation within a period; and that different interests are important in different periods.