Congress: Games and Strategies

Stephen E. Frantzich

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Congress: Games and Strategies, fourth edition, is an up-to-date look at the 21st century Congress from the perspective of a professional political scientist and congressional staff member turned academic. As such, it provides both academic and real-world insights into the unique and often impenetrable world of our national legislature. Using the most recent academic literature as well as quotes from current members of Congress, it seeks to explore the overlap between theory and reality. The book uses a game analogy as an organizing theme and as a toolbox, recognizing that much of Congress' activity is understood by analyzing the players, the rules under which they work, the strategies they employ and the pattern of winning and losing that result. Updated through the 2008 election, the book includes a host of features intended to enhance comprehension, including boxes that allow students to hear what congressmen and congresswomen themselves say about the institution.

Book Details

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publish Date: Nov 16th, 2009
Pages: 450
Language: English
Edition: undefined - 0004
Dimensions: 9.90in - 6.90in - 1.00in - 2.05lb
EAN: 9780742599758
Categories: • American Government - Legislative Branch• American Government - General

About the Author

Stephen E. Frantzich is professor of political science at the United States Naval Academy. Claude Berube currently serves as an instructor of political science at the United States Naval Academy.

Praise for this book

An excellent reminder to readers of the dynamic tensions between members' strategies and Congressional rules that are essential to understanding contemporary public policy.

Congress: Games and Strategies is an excellent text which I have used successfully for at least five years. The in-depth questions, which will increase the students' knowledge, critical thinking, and research skills, may be used for independent individual or group assignments. It is the best text on the market.