Sarah A Binder

Critics of American politics have long lamented legislative stalemate as an unfortunate byproduct of divided party government, charging that it brings unnecessary conflict, delays, and ineffective pol

Minority Rights, Majority Rule seeks to explain a phenomenon evident to most observers of the US Congress. In the House of Representatives, majority parties rule and minorities are seldom able to influence national policy making. In the Senate, minorities quite often call the shots, empowered by the filibuster to frustrate the majority. Why did the two chambers develop such distinctive legislative styles? Conventional wisdom suggests that differences in the size and workload of the House and Senate led the two chambers to develop very different rules of procedure. Sarah Binder offers an alternative, partisan theory to explain the creation and suppression of minority rights, showing that contests between partisan coalitions have throughout congressional history altered the distribution of procedural rights. Most importantly, new majorities inherit procedural choices made in the past. This institutional dynamic has fuelled the power of partisan majorities in the House but stopped them i

Minority Rights, Majority Rule seeks to explain a phenomenon evident to most observers of the US Congress. In the House of Representatives, majority parties rule and minorities are seldom able to influence national policy making. In the Senate, minorities quite often call the shots, empowered by the filibuster to frustrate the majority. Why did the two chambers develop such distinctive legislative styles? Conventional wisdom suggests that differences in the size and workload of the House and Senate led the two chambers to develop very different rules of procedure. Sarah Binder offers an alternative, partisan theory to explain the creation and suppression of minority rights, showing that contests between partisan coalitions have throughout congressional history altered the distribution of procedural rights. Most importantly, new majorities inherit procedural choices made in the past. This institutional dynamic has fuelled the power of partisan majorities in the House but stopped them i

For better or worse, federal judges in the United States today are asked to resolve some of the nation's most important and contentious public policy issues. Although some hold onto the notion that fe

The checks and balances provided by the three branches of federal government are essential to nurturing and maintaining American democracy. With the guidance of coeditors Paul J. Quirk and Sarah A. B

The checks and balances provided by the three branches of federal government are essential to nurturing and maintaining American democracy. With the guidance of coeditors Paul J. Quirk and Sarah A. B

The filibuster has achieved almost mythic proportions in the history of American politics, but it has escaped a careful, critical assessment for more than 50 years. In this book, Sarah Binder and Ste

The study of political institutions is among the founding pillars of political science. With the rise of the 'new institutionalism', the study of institutions has returned to its place in the sun. Thi

Is American democracy being derailed by the United States Senate filibuster? Is the filibuster an important right that improves the political process or an increasingly partisan tool that delays legis

Contents: I. "Crises of Political Development," Leonard Binder. II. "The Development Syndrome: Differentiation- Equality-Capacity," James S. Colcman. III. "Identity and the Po

Contents: I. "Crises of Political Development," Leonard Binder. II. "The Development Syndrome: Differentiation- Equality-Capacity," James S. Colcman. III. "Identity and the Po

This self-contained reference, written by a team of renowned international authors adopt a didactical approach to systematically cover all important aspects of designing self-healing polymers from con

An incisive look at the war for market share in the Asian life insurance marketAlthough the life insurance industry in Asia has emerged from the financial crisis stronger than ever, it has not escaped

Whether selling to Mexican companies, buying from them, or partnering with them, there are definite differences when doing business South of the Border. Organized in a convenient question-and-answer f

Instant answers for every conceivable information systems question related to communications technologies, artificial intelligence, databases, online information services, financial and accounting sof

Provides financial plans and savings advice suited to all income levels and savings goals

Index funds have experienced explosive growth over the past 10 to 15 years, primarily from institutional investors. In this book, two investment insiders reveal why index funds are the way to go. Thro

Raising questions about the stability of the mutual fund investment industry, a business reporter for the New York Times describes how Fidelity used its power to bend the rules of investing to its own

Gathers information on international trade opportunties

This book is written for you if you need to achieve results with and through other people.. "In a brief, easy-to-read format, this newly revised fifth edition summarizes practical skills and strategie

Explains how to apply essential skills in four critical thinking areas--problem-solving, decision-making, anticipation of future trends and opportunities, and sorting through complexity--to create sma

A complete, practical introduction to management and cost accounting.Introduces the theory and practice of management accounting. Presents the elements that management and cost accountants must consid

In Corporate Politics and the Internet, leading network consultant James Gaskin shows you exactly how to lead your company through today's new jungle of Internet-related legal, ethical and personnel d

Choose the right software quality methodology, and make it work efficiently. Some organizations have established ISO 9000 quality certification or the Software Engineering Institute's Capability Matur

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Sound budgeting preparation, procedures, analysis, and control will improve efficiency, productivity, and effectiveness of your nonprofit organization. Budgeting enhances your ability to plan future d

A complete guide to finance for young people in their twenties and thirties provides easy-to-understand explanations of such financial basics as mutual funds, credit cards, medical insurance, debt, ho

Studying cost accounting is one of the best business decisions a student can make. Why? Because success in any business -- from the smallest corner store to the largest multinational corporation -- re

ISO 9000 introduced the concept of a voluntary international standard for minimal system of management . ISO 14000 will introduce this same concept to the 9000. As you read this book, you will discove

Used by more than a million people throughout the world, this highly readable book provides a comprehensive examination of the applied behavioral sciences, and focuses on fundamental ideas which have