Divided We Govern: Party Control, Lawmaking, and Investigations, 1946-2002, Second Edition - Paperback

by David R. Mayhew (Author)

In this prize-winning book, a renowned political scientist debunks the commonly held myth that the American national government functions effectively only when one political party controls the presidency and Congress. For this new edition, David R. Mayhew has provided a new Preface, a new appendix, and a new concluding chapter that brings the historical narrative up to date.

Author Biography

David R. Mayhew, Sterling Professor of Political Science at Yale University, is the author of many books, including Electoral Realignments and America's Congress, available in paperback from Yale University Press.