David R. Mayhew, Sterling Professor of Political Science at Yale University, is also the author of Congress: The Electoral Connection and Divided We Govern, both published by Yale University Press.

"Splendid." Michael Barone, Public Interest "In this important book, Mayhew uses common sense to turn historical scholarship into data. And he fulfills his purpose, to evaluate 'public affairs in a democracy' rather than merely to deplore its passing." Theodore J. Lowi, Cornell University "A book that every student of Congress will want to read." Gary C. Jacobson, author of The Politics of Congressional Elections "An intriguing book, America's Congress explores a key gap in the formal study of national politics and provides an instructive look into the dynamics of Congress." Joshua Micah Marshall, American Prospect "This splendid work offers convincing evidence that representative democracy is alive and well in America and making a significant difference. I predict it will become a standard text in government courses." Lee Edwards, World & I

David R. Mayhew, Sterling Professor of Political Science at Yale University, is also the author of Congress: The Electoral Connection and Divided We Govern, both published by Yale University Press.

"Splendid." Michael Barone, Public Interest "In this important book, Mayhew uses common sense to turn historical scholarship into data. And he fulfills his purpose, to evaluate 'public affairs in a democracy' rather than merely to deplore its passing." Theodore J. Lowi, Cornell University "A book that every student of Congress will want to read." Gary C. Jacobson, author of The Politics of Congressional Elections "An intriguing book, America's Congress explores a key gap in the formal study of national politics and provides an instructive look into the dynamics of Congress." Joshua Micah Marshall, American Prospect "This splendid work offers convincing evidence that representative democracy is alive and well in America and making a significant difference. I predict it will become a standard text in government courses." Lee Edwards, World & I

David R. Mayhew, Sterling Professor of Political Science at Yale University, is also the author of Congress: The Electoral Connection and Divided We Govern, both published by Yale University Press.

"Splendid." Michael Barone, Public Interest "In this important book, Mayhew uses common sense to turn historical scholarship into data. And he fulfills his purpose, to evaluate 'public affairs in a democracy' rather than merely to deplore its passing." Theodore J. Lowi, Cornell University "A book that every student of Congress will want to read." Gary C. Jacobson, author of The Politics of Congressional Elections "An intriguing book, America's Congress explores a key gap in the formal study of national politics and provides an instructive look into the dynamics of Congress." Joshua Micah Marshall, American Prospect "This splendid work offers convincing evidence that representative democracy is alive and well in America and making a significant difference. I predict it will become a standard text in government courses." Lee Edwards, World & I