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Overview
Until 1994, Republicans had not held a majority of seats in the U.S. House since 1954, more than twice the time that either party has dwelt in the minority throughout congressional history. This is the first book-length comprehensive analysis since 1970 of the causes and consequences, and possible cures for the House Republicans' 'permanent minority' status. Written in a nontechnical style, Congress' Permanent Minority? will be of great interest to scholars, students, and the political community.
Editorials
American Political Science Review
The book identifies an important research area, raises a large number of questions that are of interest to congressional scholars, contains a wealth of qualitative data, and is readily accessible . . . of value to a wide readership . . .Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Sciences
Two elements stand out in Connelly and Pitney's account. The first is their very real skill as storytellers . . . and how little the authors or most of the Republican members they interviewed expected the revolution of 1994 . . . a plausible strategy . . .New York Times
Written just before the Republican sweep in November, the book nevertheless gives the reader a real feel for where the Republicans are coming from—and offers some markers for judging whether they will behave differently now that they are in the majority.The Annals Of The American Academy
Two elements stand out in Connelly and Pitney's account. The first is their very real skill as storytellers . . . and how little the authors or most of the Republican members they interviewed expected the revolution of 1994 . . . a plausible strategy . . .The New York Times
Written just before the Republican sweep in November, the book nevertheless gives the reader a real feel for where the Republicans are coming from—and offers some markers for judging whether they will behave differently now that they are in the majority.Booknews
Inaugurates a series of political science analyses of contemporary American politics addressing how institutions and policies can best function to maintain a liberal democracy. Considering both campaigns/elections and the inner workings of Capital Hill, explores how the Republican minority in the US House of Representatives shifted from part of a normal political cycle to a 40-year institution, and the implications for politicians, the party, the government, and the country. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
May 1, 1994
Publisher
Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield, c1994.
Pages
160
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780847679232