July Wed, 2002
Republic on Trial: The Case for Representative Democracy
“Despite all the arguing from politicians, special interests, and political parties, Americans basically agree on the most important political issues. If only our legislators would stop fighting over obtuse policy details and really listen to what ordinary Americans want, representatives on Capitol Hill and in the state houses would actually get something done, right? Wrong.” Written by former Eagleton director Alan Rosenthal.
July Tue, 2001
The Third House: Lobbyists and Lobbying in the States
“The book, which has drawn praise for its inviting and accessible style, thoroughly examines the lobbying scene: the settings in which lobbying takes place, the types and styles of lobbyists, the broad range of approaches and techniques used by lobbyists, and the role and influence of lobbying in our system of representative democracy.” Written by former Eagleton director Alan Rosenthal.
July Tue, 2001
The Impact of Women in Public Office
“In recent years the numbers of women serving in public offices at various levels of government have increased markedly. Is the increasing presence of women in public office making a difference? Are women public officials having a distinctive impact on public policy and the political process? These questions are central to the studies in The Impact of Women in Public Office.” Written by the Center for American Women and Politics’ senior scholar Susan J. Carroll.
July Fri, 1998
The Decline of Representative Democracy: Process, Participation, and Power in State Legislatures
“Based on a leading scholar's firsthand observations of legislatures as well as extensive interviews with legislators, legislative staff, and lobbyists, this important work describes and analyzes the contemporary state of legislatures and the legislative process in the fifty states. ” Written by former Eagleton director Alan Rosenthal.