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Congress from the Inside: Observations from the Majority and the Minority
Sherrod Brown
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Paperback. This third edition of Congress from the Inside adds an entirely new section that discusses topics including the Florida election in 2000; September 11, 2001; the 107th Congress; redistricting in Ohio; and the war in Iraq. Num Pages: 296 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 159 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
Congress from the Inside has received high praise from the academic and political worlds for its intimate look at Washington politics. Ideal for both classroom and armchair reading, Brown's book depicts the inner workings and deal-makings of Congress. He walks the reader through the crafting of legislation and tours the offices and meeting rooms where so much of the work of the legislature is done, introducing us to the names and faces of power. With incisive candor, Brown exposes the strengths and weaknesses, successes and failures, diversity and elitism of the U. S. Congress.
Congress from the Inside has received high praise from the academic and political worlds for its intimate look at Washington politics. Ideal for both classroom and armchair reading, Brown's book depicts the inner workings and deal-makings of Congress. He walks the reader through the crafting of legislation and tours the offices and meeting rooms where so much of the work of the legislature is done, introducing us to the names and faces of power. With incisive candor, Brown exposes the strengths and weaknesses, successes and failures, diversity and elitism of the U. S. Congress.
This third edition of Congress from the ... Read more is completely revised, updated, and expanded to include five new chapters. Now in his sixth term, Congressman Brown discusses the 2000 election, September 11, and redistricting. He also examines how Congress is influenced by the drug industry, the public health agenda, and the war in Iraq.
Having served six terms as U.S. representative from Ohio's 13th congressional district, Democrat Sherrod Brown was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2006.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Kent State University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
346
Place of Publication
Kent, OH, United States
ISBN
9780873387927
SKU
V9780873387927
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About Sherrod Brown
Sherrod Brown is serving his sixth term as Democratic congressman from Ohio's 13th Congressional District.
Reviews for Congress from the Inside: Observations from the Majority and the Minority
While the larger story is well handled, it's the details that make this so readable. Not for political junkies alone, but for anyone who enjoys good writing and a good story."- Kirkus Reviews; "With good humor and a light touch, Brown, at times, gently pokes fun at himself and his colleagues while still maintaining respect for our government as ... Read more