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Subject(s)

• Politics, Practical—United States [Browse]
• Political parties—United States [Browse]
• Campaign funds—United States [Browse]

Summary note

Kobrak (public administration and political science, Western Michigan U.) distinguishes the traditional corruption of pork- barreling from cozy politics, which he says directly impacts the very nature of the political system and the relationship of citizens to their government. By cozy politics he means the reliance of politicians on big-money campaign contributions, and the political favors the contributors receive in turn. His solution is widespread citizen participation, encouraged by a restructuring of political parties and a more modest reworking of the government. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-262) and index.

Action note

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Contents

• The Changing Political Environment
• Three-Fifths of the United States
• Why Parties Matter
• The Once-and-Future Party
• The Escalation of Cozy Politics
• Uncontrollable Campaign Costs and Their Consequences
• Pathways to Congressional Decisionmaking
• From Compromised Governance to Democratic Balance
• Agency Compromise and Privatization
• Reinventing Political Parties.

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ISBN

• 1588260232 (alk. paper)
• 1588260674 (pb : alk. paper)

LCCN

^^2001048640

OCLC

48222763

RCP

H - S

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