The Contemporary Pennsylvania Legislature (Paperback)

In The Contemporary Pennsylvania Legislature, John J. Kennedy explores a variety of topics that are relevant for any small lawmaking institution. He investigates to what degree current social and technological changes have affected the Pennsylvania legislature and how it has been transformed from a part-time lawmaking body to a full-time professional institution. The data for Kennedy's study comes from a survey of legislators who served in the 1993-1994 Pennsylvania Assembly as well as candidates who ran for office but were defeated. Noting that political parties are on the decline in the U.S., Kennedy examines whether lawmakers are more inclined to follow their own interests, their parties', or those of their constituents when voting on particular issues. In addition to discussing the philosophical dispositions of legislators, he also examines the electoral experiences of defeated candidates. Kennedy's study is an important resource for those interested in American government, the legislative process, or political science.

General

Imprint:	University Press of America
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2000
First published:	November 1999
Authors:	John J. Kennedy
Dimensions:	222 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	168
ISBN-13:	978-0-7618-1519-8
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Local government > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7618-1519-8
Barcode:	9780761815198

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