UID:
almahu_9947413722002882
Format:
1 online resource (xiv, 340 pages) :
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digital, PDF file(s).
ISBN:
9781316411117 (ebook)
Content:
Congress is frequently said to be 'broken', 'dysfunctional', and 'weak', but how does the contemporary Congress really work? Does Congress have the capacity to solve major policy problems? Can it check an aggrandizing executive, oversee a powerful Federal Reserve, and represent the American people? Can Congress cope with vast changes in the American political economy, including rising income inequality? Congress and Policy Making in the 21st Century takes a fresh look at the performance of Congress in the domestic arena, focusing on issues such as immigration, health care, and the repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'. With original contributions from leading scholars, this important volume examines how Congress tackles - and fails to tackle - key policy challenges in an era of growing social diversity and ideological polarization. Rich in analysis and illuminating detail, the book reveals the full complexity of the institution at work.
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Feb 2016).
Additional Edition:
Print version: ISBN 9781107126381
Language:
English
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781316411117
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