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"I think Congress and Its Members is a near-perfect example of what a textbook is supposed to be. It provides a clear foundation of factual knowledge for students, along with an accessible summary of the current state of scholarly knowledge in the field, and... Read Full Overview

" Congress and Its Members] is the gold standard to which all Congress texts should aspire."
- Ross Baker, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Congress and Its Members is the gold standard for courses on the U.S. Congress... Read Full Overview

The Gold Standard for Congress Courses for Over Thirty Years

Congress and Its Members offers comprehensive coverage of the U.S. Congress and the legislative process by examining the tension between Congress as a lawmaking institution... Read Full Overview

This guide is designed to help readers make sense of the complex legislative branch of the United States government. This edition examines the growing partisanship on the Hill, Congress' shifting relationship with the President, and the continuing centrality of fiscal issues... Read Full Overview

This best-selling text offers much-needed perspective and context to help students follow fast-changing events taking place on Capitol Hill. Davidson and Oleszek reveal the inherent tension between Congress as a lawmaking institution and Congress as a collection of re-election-minded... Read Full Overview

This best-selling text offers much-needed perspective and context to help students follow fast-changing events taking place on Capitol Hill. Davidson and Oleszek reveal the inherent tension between Congress as a lawmaking institution and Congress as a collection of re-election-minded... Read Full Overview

This newly revised edition incorporates new and up-to-date material through mid-1997. The authors discuss new developments and fresh research findings regarding nearly every aspect of Congress.The book's style is lively and informative, with an abundant use of charts, tables,... Read Full Overview

This best-selling text offers much-needed perspective and context to help students follow fast-changing events taking place on Capitol Hill. Davidson and Oleszek reveal the inherent tension between Congress as a lawmaking institution and Congress as a collection of re-election-minded... Read Full Overview