Description: In an era of heightened partisanship and increased polarization, the seventh edition of The Contemporary Congress offers a clear and concise introduction to legislative processes. Perfect as a brief core or supplementary text for undergraduate courses, Loomis and Schiller construct a comprehensive portrait of the U.S. Congress.
Review Quotes:
"Any serious student in American politics, institutions, and democracy should read Loomis and Schiller's Contemporary Congress. The text offers the historic framework of Congress' strength and power through decades of dramatic change in the 20th-21st centuries." --Ravi K. Perry, Virginia Commonwealth University
"A narrative rich text that is filled with interesting stories about Congress and exceptionally well written; likely the most student-friendly Congress text that I have encountered." --Michael S. Lynch, University of Georgia "For a brief but sophisticated overview of Congress, this book cannot be beat. The authors have included all of the essential information for an understanding of how Congress works." --Charles Bullock, University of Georgia