The Folkways of Congress: Legislative Norms in an Era of Conflict - Paperback
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Language:EnglishPublisher:Brookings Institution PressISBN-13:9780815740926ISBN-10:815740921UPC:9780815740926Book Category:Political ScienceBook Subcategory:American GovernmentBook Topic:Legislative Branch, NationalSize:8.99 x 5.99 x 1.03 inchesWeight:1.2522Product ID:SCMP814SP7
The Folkways of Congress: Legislative Norms in an Era of Conflict
How are congressional norms changing, and what does their evolution mean for how Congress serves American democracy today?
Political scientists have long looked to the role of traditional norms to signal a general attitude among lawmakers that cooperation is part of their identities as members of Congress. But in this age of heightened political and partisan conflict, many "folkways" such as...Language:EnglishPublisher:Brookings Institution PressISBN-13:9780815740926ISBN-10:815740921UPC:9780815740926Book Category:Political ScienceBook Subcategory:American GovernmentBook Topic:Legislative Branch, NationalSize:8.99 x 5.99 x 1.03 inchesWeight:1.2522Product ID:SCMP814SP7
Brian Alexander is Associate Professor of Politics at Washington and Lee University, USA. His research focuses on the intersection of institutions and political power with a concentration on the U.S. Congress.
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