Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Dangerous convictions Dangerous convictions Thomas H. Allen "The debt-ceiling debacle of 2011 was clear evidence of the dangerous polarization of American politics. Heedless of the warnings of economists, a majority of Republicans in the House refused to allo… OL16715200W
The Russian Parliament The Russian Parliament Thomas F. Remington "From the first free elections in post-Soviet Russia in 1989 to the end of the Yeltsin period in 1999, Russia's parliament was the site of great political upheavals. Conflicts between communists and … OL1812987W
A fine mess A fine mess T. R. Reid The U.S. tax code is a total write-off. Crammed with loopholes and special interest provisions, it works for no one except tax lawyers, accountants, and huge corporations. Not for the first time, we … OL20054771W
Legislative politics in Latin America Legislative politics in Latin America Scott Morgenstern Analisa a política legislativa da Argentina, Brasil, Chile e México. Reune ensaios sobre as relações entre o Legislativo e o Executivo. Analisa a estrutura organizacional do legislativo, o processo p… OL20920755W
Total Lobbying Total Lobbying Anthony J. Nownes This book offers a scholarly yet accessible overview of the role of lobbying in American politics. It draws upon extant research as well as original data gathered from interviews with numerous lobbyi… OL222704W
Barack Obama Barack Obama Heather Lehr Wagner This biography explores the remarkable life of a president with full-color photographs, an index, and updated information. "Did You Know?" fact boxes throughout highlight interesting facts about Obam… OL5816715W