Impression of influence, the: legislator communication, representation, and democratic accountability
Auteur :
Grimmer, Justin / Westwood, Sean J. / Messing, Solomon
Éditeur :
Princeton University Press
ISBN :
9780691162621
Date de publication :
23 nov. 2014
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
272 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Constituents often fail to hold their representatives accountable for federal spending decisions--even though those very choices have a pervasive influence on American life. Why does this happen? Breaking new ground in the study of representation, The Impression of Influence demonstrates how legislators skillfully inform constituents with strategic