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Living Legislation: Durability, Change, and the Politics of American Lawmaking

Living Legislation: Durability, Change, and the Politics of American Lawmaking

Jenkins, Jeffery A.

Hardcover

General LawGeneral Political ScienceUnited States Politics

ISBN10: 0226396444
ISBN13: 9780226396446
Publisher: Univ Of Chicago Pr
Published: Apr 23 2012
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.55
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Politics is at its most dramatic during debates over important pieces of legislation. It is thus no stretch to refer to legislation as a living, breathing force in American politics. And while debates over legislative measures begin before an item is enacted, they also endure long afterward, when the political legacy of a law becomes clear. Living Legislation provides fresh insights into contemporary American politics and public policy. Of particular interest to the contributors to this volume is the question of why some laws stand the test of time while others are eliminated, replaced, or significantly amended. Among the topics the essays discuss are how laws emerge from-and effect change within-coalition structures, the effectiveness of laws at mediating partisan conflicts, and the ways in which laws interact with broader shifts in the political environment. As an essential addition to the study of politics, Living Legislation enhances understanding of democracy, governance, and power.

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