Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Congress

Informationen zum Autor By Scot Schraufnagel Klappentext The Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Congress is intended to provide greater civic understanding for young Americans and to provide a handy reference to more serious students of the legislative process in the United States. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes listing the dates Congress has been in session and all the people who have held leadership positions in Congress, a comprehensive bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on congressional leaders, elections, and legislative practices. This book is an excellent access point for high school students, college students, and anyone interested in a better understanding of the legislative process in the United States. Inhaltsverzeichnis Editor's Foreword - Jon WoronoffAcknowledgmentsAcronyms and AbbreviationsChronologyIntroductionTHE DICTIONARYAppendixesA. Congressional Session DatesB. Leaders of CongressC. Constitutional AmendmentsBibliographyAbout the Author

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Scot Schraufnagel
• Editore: Rowman and Littlefield
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 11.08.2011
• EAN: 9780810871960
• ISBN: 978-0-8108-7196-0
• Pagine: 305
• Dimensioni: 152 mm x 229 mm x 44 mm
• Serie: Historical Dictionaries of U.S. Politics and Political Eras; Historical Dictionaries of U.S; Historical Dictionaries of U.S; Historical Dictionaries of U.S. Politics and Political Eras
• Categorie: Saggistica > Enciclopedie, opere di consultazione; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Scienze politiche e cittadinanza attiva; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie