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Leading Representatives
Randall Strahan
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Description for Leading Representatives
Paperback. This engagingly written book will be of interest to political scholars of all stripes as well as readers inclined to learn more about the history and inner workings of the House. Series: Interpreting American Politics. Num Pages: 280 pages, 10, 10 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 354.
Many studies of Congress hold that congressional leaders are "agents" of their followers, ascertaining what legislators agree on and acting to advance those issues rather than stepping to the forefront to shape national policy or the institution they lead. Randall Strahan has long argued that this approach to understanding leadership is incomplete. Here he demonstrates why and explores the independent contributions leaders make in congressional politics. Leading Representatives is a study that draws on both historical and contemporary cases to show how leaders in the U.S. House have advanced changes inside Congress and in national policy. Exploring the tactics, tenure, ... Read more
Many studies of Congress hold that congressional leaders are "agents" of their followers, ascertaining what legislators agree on and acting to advance those issues rather than stepping to the forefront to shape national policy or the institution they lead. Randall Strahan has long argued that this approach to understanding leadership is incomplete. Here he demonstrates why and explores the independent contributions leaders make in congressional politics. Leading Representatives is a study that draws on both historical and contemporary cases to show how leaders in the U.S. House have advanced changes inside Congress and in national policy. Exploring the tactics, tenure, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
Series
Interpreting American Politics
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD, United States
ISBN
9780801886911
SKU
V9780801886911
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About Randall Strahan
Randall Strahan is an associate professor of political science at Emory University and the author of New Ways and Means: Reform and Change in a Congressional Committee.
Reviews for Leading Representatives
Strahan's fascinating analysis, thorough interviews and primary sources, is pure inside baseball.
Steve Goddard History Wire - Where the Past Comes Alive 2008 Strahan has done an excellent job of furthering the debate on House leadership. Highly recommended. All undergraduate, graduate, and research collections. Choice 2008 Randall Strahan's book offers a fascinating insight into the rigorous methods of political ... Read more
Steve Goddard History Wire - Where the Past Comes Alive 2008 Strahan has done an excellent job of furthering the debate on House leadership. Highly recommended. All undergraduate, graduate, and research collections. Choice 2008 Randall Strahan's book offers a fascinating insight into the rigorous methods of political ... Read more