| Living Legislation: Durability, Change, and the Politics of American Law Making Contributor(s): Jenkins, Jeffery A. (Editor), Patashnik, Eric M. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0226396452 ISBN-13: 9780226396453 Publisher: University of Chicago Press OUR PRICE: $37.62 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | American Government - Legislative Branch - Political Science | Political Process - General - Law | Legal History |
| Dewey: 328.730 |
| LCCN: 2011032937 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.9" W x 8.8" (1.05 lbs) 336 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Politics is at its most dramatic during debates over important pieces of legislation. It is thus no stretch to refer to legislation as a living, breathing force in American politics. This title provides fresh insights into contemporary American politics and public policy. |
Contributor Bio(s): Patashnik, Eric M.: - Eric M. Patashnik is professor of public policy and politics and associate dean of the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia. He is the author or editor of several books, including "Reforms at Risk."Jenkins, Jeffery A.: - Jeffery A. Jenkins is associate professor in the Woodrow Wilson Department of Politics at the University of Virginia and the author of two forthcoming books: "Fighting for the Speakership "and "Analyzing Parties." |
