Description
Book SynopsisThis engagingly written book will be of interest to political scholars of all stripes as well as readers inclined to learn more about the history and inner workings of the House.
Trade ReviewStrahan's fascinating analysis, thorough interviews and primary sources, is pure inside baseball. -- Steve Goddard History Wire - Where the Past Comes Alive 2008 Strahan has done an excellent job of furthering the debate on House leadership. Highly recommended. All undergraduate, graduate, and research collections. Choice 2008 Randall Strahan's book offers a fascinating insight into the rigorous methods of political science. -- Bernard Genton Cercles 2011
Table of ContentsSeries Editor's Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Leading Representatives
2. Explaining Congressional Leadership
3. Henry Clay: The Unionist as Speaker
4. Thomas Reed: The Responsible Partisan as Speaker
5. Newt Gingrich: The Transformative Leader as Speaker
6. Conclusion: Congressional Leadership and Its Limits
Appendix
Notes
References
Index
