Congress: Games and Strategies - Softcover

Stephen Frantzich, Ph.D., United States Naval Academy Steve Frantzich is Professor of Political Science at the U.S. Naval Academy. A graduate of Hamline University and the University of Minnesota, his 12 books and numerous articles and book chapters have focused on U.S. political institutions with particular emphasis on the impact of technology on the political process. He has served as a consultant to various congressional committees, C-SPAN, the Dirksen Center, foreign parliaments, and a number of foundations. Long an advocate of innovate teaching, he was chosen the outstanding professor at the U.S. Naval Academy and has been recognized for his creative use of computers and video by the American Political Science Association, C-SPAN, and a number of publishers

An excellent reminder to readers of the dynamic tensions between members' strategies and Congressional rules that are essential to understanding contemporary public policy. (Nancy S. Kursman, The University of Michigan - Dearborn)

Congress: Games and Strategies is an excellent text which I have used successfully for at least five years. The in-depth questions, which will increase the students' knowledge, critical thinking, and research skills, may be used for independent individual or group assignments. It is the best text on the market. (Susan J. Martin, Indiana University of Pennsylvania)