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Book SynopsisThe Senate is becoming more like the House of Representatives in its increasing levels of partisanship and ideology. This book discusses the changes in Senate life including rules and procedures, leadership and party organization, executive and Senate relations, and debate and deliberation.
Trade ReviewIt is a noteworthy addition to the congressional literature that previously explored similar prior developments in the House of Representatives. Strongly recommended for upper-division undergraduates, graduates, faculty, and professionals. * CHOICE *
A series of informative and stimulating essays about the contemporary United States Senate. Campbell and Rae have assembled in this slender volume eight timely essays by some of the best-known congressional scholars. Because of the controversial character of many of the authors' conclusions about the contemporary Senate, this book is guaranteed to spark lively discussions. * Perspective On Political Science *
Taken together, there's something to enjoy in this collection, whether one is enrolled in a political science course or teaching it. * The Journal Of Legislative Studies *
The Contentious Senate contains some of the best insights into how the current Senate works in the context of mounting partisanship and increased party discipline. The well-known congressional scholars who have contributed to this volume are some of the best in the business and their chapters show it. I recommend this book for those who want to understand the workings of the Senate in the era of divided party government, the permanent campaign, and extreme partisanship. -- James A. Thurber, Distinguished Professor, American University
Table of ContentsChapter 1 List of Tables and Figures Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 Party Politics and Ideology in the Contemporary Senate Part 5 Deliberation, Committees and Public Policy Chapter 6 Senate Floor Deliberation: A Preliminary Inquiry Chapter 7 Principle or Party? Foreign and National Security Policy-Making in the Senate Part 8 Leadership and Message Politics Chapter 9 The Senate Leadership Dilemma: Passing Bills and Pursuing Partisan Advantage in a Non-Majoritarian Chamber Chapter 10 Senate Leaders, Minority Voices: From Dirksen to Daschle Chapter 11 Message Politics and Senate Procedure Part 12 Senate Reform in Historical Perspective Chapter 13 Twentieth Century Senate Reform: The View From the Inside Chapter 14 Twentieth Century Senate Reform: Three Views From the Outside Chapter 15 Reflections on Forty Years of the Senate Chapter 16 Bibliography Chapter 17 Index Chapter 18 About the Contributors
