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The U.S. Congress: A Very Short Introduction
Second Edition
Donald A. Ritchie
22 September 2016
ISBN: 9780190280147
168 pages
Paperback
175x111mm
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Price: £8.99Description
In the second edition of The U.S. Congress, Donald A. Ritchie, a congressional historian for more than thirty years, takes readers on a fascinating, behind-the-scenes tour of Capitol Hill, pointing out the key players, explaining their behavior, and translating parliamentary language into plain English.
- Written by one the leading authorities on the U.S. Congress
- Approaches the subject in an informed and accessible manner, critical but not cynical
- Uses both political science and history to examine the legislative behavior, parliamentary language, and evolution of practice in Congress
- Provides a concise tour of a vital institution in the American political and legislative process
About the Author(s)
Donald A. Ritchie, Historian Emeritus, United States Senate
Donald A. Ritchie is Historian Emeritus of the U.S. Senate. He worked for the Senate Historical Office for thirty years, where he conducted an oral history program and did historical editing, such as the previously closed hearings of Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy. A former president of the Oral History Association, he has also been a member of the councils of the American Historical Association and the International Oral History Association. His other books include Our Constitution, The Oxford Guide to the United States Government, Press Gallery: Congress and the Washington Correspondents, Reporting from Washington: The History of the Washington Press Corps, and Electing FDR: The New Deal Campaign of 1932.
Table of Contents
- Preface
1 The great compromise
2 Campaigns and constituents
3 In committee
4 On the floor
5 Checks and balances
6 The Capitol complex
Further reading
Index
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