Congress : Keystone of the Washington Establishment, Revised Edition (Perspectives; 12)
Congress: Keystone of the Washington Establishment, Revised Edition (Perspectives; 12) (Paperback)
Pub. Date: 1989-09-10
Publisher: Yale University Press
Price: $2.99
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Condition: FairCongress: Keystone of the Washington Establishment, Revised Edition (Perspectives; 12) (Paperback)
Pub. Date: 1989
Publisher: Yale University Press
Price: $3.20
Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, USA
Description: G-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Standard-sized.
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Read Full Product DescriptionThis highly readable book makes a strong case that a Washington establishment does exist and that members of Congress are responsible for it. Fiorina's description of the self-serving interconnections that have developed between Congress, bureaucrats, and citizens with special interests leads to provocative and disturbing conclusions about the way our political system works. First published in 1977, this greatly enlarged second edition discusses the new developments that have occurred over the past twelve years, provides supportive data through the 1988 election, and reveals Fiorina's current thoughts on Congress and American politics.
Reviews of the first edition:
"A stimulating indictment of the role of Congress in perpetuating a triangle of self-interest: constituents want benefits at someone else's expense; Congressmen, seeking reelection, try to oblige; bureaucrats want growth for their agencies and accordingly provide favors for Congressmen. The general welfare is ill-served."--Foreign Affairs
"A fascinating book . . . on the factors which keep members of Congress in office . . . . A tract that no student of Congress can afford to neglect."--Eric M. Uslaner, American Political Science Review
"Written with insight, originality, and verve."--Washington Monthly
Reviews of the first edition:
"A stimulating indictment of the role of Congress in perpetuating a triangle of self-interest: constituents want benefits at someone else's expense; Congressmen, seeking reelection, try to oblige; bureaucrats want growth for their agencies and accordingly provide favors for Congressmen. The general welfare is ill-served."--Foreign Affairs
"A fascinating book . . . on the factors which keep members of Congress in office . . . . A tract that no student of Congress can afford to neglect."--Eric M. Uslaner, American Political Science Review
"Written with insight, originality, and verve."--Washington Monthly
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Congress: Keystone of the Washington Establishment, Revised Edition (Perspectives; 12) (Paperback)Pub. Date: 1989-09-10
Publisher: Yale University Press
Price: $2.99
Seller: Gulf Coast Books, Memphis, TN, USA
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Congress: Keystone of the Washington Establishment, Revised Edition (Perspectives; 12) (Paperback)Pub. Date: 1989
Publisher: Yale University Press
Price: $3.20
Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, USA
Description: G-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Standard-sized.
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Pub. Date: 1989
Publisher: Yale University Press
Description: VG-Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear, may have a remainder mark-NICE Standard-sized.
Condition: Very good
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Pub. Date: 1989-09-10
Publisher: Yale University Press
Condition: Fair
Notes: Noticeably used book. Text is legible but may be soiled and have binding defects. Heavy wear to covers and pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy, with all the markings/stickers of that library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included.
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Pub. Date: 1989-09-10
Publisher: Yale University Press
Description: All pages and cover are intact. Possible slightly loose binding, minor highlighting and marginalia, cocked spine or torn dust jacket. Maybe an ex-library copy and not include the accompanying CDs, access codes or other supplemental materials.
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Toledo, OH, USA$3.45 Congress: Keystone of the Washington Establishment, Revised Edition (Perspectives; 12) (Paperback)
Pub. Date: 1989
Publisher: Yale University Press
Description: Unmarked, light shelfwear-NICE Standard-sized.
Condition: Very good
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Harrisburg, PA, USA$4.98 Congress: Keystone of the Washington Establishment, 2nd Edition (Softcover)
Pub. Date: 1989
Publisher: Yale University Press
Condition: Good Condition
Notes: The text appears clean, the cover has minor shelf wear with a crease across the upper front corner. Quantity Available: 1. ISBN: 0300046405. ISBN/EAN: 9780300046403. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1560750271.
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Pub. Date: 1989
Publisher: Yale University Press
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Burgin, Ky, USA$6.00 Congress: Keystone of the Washington Establishment, 2nd Edition (Softcover)
Pub. Date: 1989
Publisher: Yale University Press
Condition: Good Condition
Notes: The text has highlighting, there is a bookstore stamp on the fly page. The cover has light shelf wear. Quantity Available: 1. ISBN: 0300046405. ISBN/EAN: 9780300046403. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1560750274.
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Burgin, Ky, USA$6.00 Congress: Keystone of the Washington Establishment, 2nd Edition (Softcover)
Pub. Date: 1989
Publisher: Yale University Press
Condition: Very Good Condition
Notes: The text appears clean, the cover is in nice condition. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 2. ISBN: 0300046405. ISBN/EAN: 9780300046403. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1560750272.
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Pub. Date: 1989
Publisher: Yale University Press
Condition: Good
Notes: Good condition. 2nd edition. Writing inside. Highlighting inside.
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Overview
This highly readable book makes a strong case that a Washington establishment does exist and that members of Congress are responsible for it. Fiorina's description of the self-serving interconnections that have developed between Congress, bureaucrats, and citizens with special interests leads to provocative and disturbing conclusions about the way our political system works. First published in 1977, this greatly enlarged second edition discusses the new developments that have occurred over the past twelve years, provides supportive data through the 1988 election, and reveals Fiorina's current thoughts on Congress and American politics.
Reviews of the first edition:
"A stimulating indictment of the role of Congress in perpetuating a triangle of self-interest: constituents want benefits at someone else's expense; Congressmen, seeking reelection, try to oblige; bureaucrats want growth for their agencies and accordingly provide favors for Congressmen. The general welfare is ill-served."--Foreign Affairs
"A fascinating book . . . on the factors which keep members of Congress in office . . . . A tract that no student of Congress can afford to neglect."--Eric M. Uslaner, American Political Science Review
"Written with insight, originality, and verve."--Washington Monthly
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- PID: 15956812769
- ISBN-13: 9780300046403
- Publisher: Yale University Press
- Date Published: 1989
- Seller: TAP Books Charity
Condition: Acceptable
Notes: BOOK HAS SOME MINOR WEAR AND RUFFLING, COVER HAS SOME WEAR\TEARING. The item is fairly worn but still readable. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. Packed with care, shipped promptly.