Revolving Gridlock: Politics and Policy from Jimmy Carter to George W. Bush (Transforming American Politics)

Brady, David W.

ISBN 10: 0813343208 / ISBN 13: 9780813343204

Verlag: Routledge, 2005

Very Good condition. 2nd edition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers P16E-01832

Inhaltsangabe:

Despite the early prospects for bipartisan unity on terrorism initiatives, government gridlock continues on most major issues in the wake of the 2004 elections. In this fully revised edition, political scientists David W. Brady and Craig Volden demonstrate that gridlock is not a product of divided government, party politics, or any of the usual scapegoats. It is, instead, an instrumental part of American government—built into our institutions and sustained by leaders acting rationally not only to achieve set goals but to thwart foolish inadvertencies. Looking at key legislative issues from the divided government under Reagan, through Clinton's Democratic government to complete unified Republican control under George W. Bush, the authors clearly and carefully analyze important crux points in lawmaking: the swing votes, the veto, the filibuster, and the rise of tough budget politics. They show that when it comes to government gridlock, it doesn't matter who's in the White House or who's in control of Congress; it's as American as apple pie, and its results may ultimately be as sweet in ensuring stability and democracy.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

David W. Brady is professor of political science and business, and Senior Fellow and Deputy Director of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. Craig Volden is assistant professor of political science and public policy at The Ohio State University.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Revolving Gridlock: Politics and Policy from...
Verlag: Routledge
Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: Very Good
Auflage: 2. Auflage