Homeward Bound Explaining Changes in Congressional Behavior |
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| Author:
| Parker, Glenn R. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8229-8499-3 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 1986 |
| Publisher: | University of Pittsburgh Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95 |
Book Description:
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Studying the travel behavior of senators and representatives between 1959 and 1980, Glenn Parker examines the increased attention paid to home constituents, and the political benefits of this action. He situates his findings in historical context, to understand the many dynamics of the legislator-constituent exchange.
Studying the travel behavior of senators and representatives between 1959 and 1980, Glenn Parker examines the increased attention paid to home constituents, and the political benefits of this action. He situates his findings in historical context, to understand the many dynamics of the legislator-constituent exchange.