<p> In <b>Legislative Process, Third Edition</b>, two outstanding authors explore American legislative institutions and the processes by which they consider and enact legislation. Using a rich variety of primary source materials, and placing consistent emphasis on the processes and practice of law, <b>Mikva</b> and <b>Lane</b> consider contemporary legislative topics in the context of historical events. </p> <ul> <li> <b>extraordinary authorship</b> by <b>Abner J. Mikva</b>, Former Chief Judge to the United States Court of Appeals, Congressman for five terms, and Counsel to the President during the Clinton Administration; <b>Eric Lane</b> has extensive legislative experience at the state level </li> <li> <b>extensive use of primary materials, </b>such as <ul> <li> bills and statutes </li> <li> committee reports and debates </li> <li> legislative rules </li> <li> constitutional provisions and other legislative authorities </li> <li> case decisions </li> </ul> </li> <li> <b>a practical and process-oriented approach</b> </li> <li> <b>a historical focus </b>that gives context to topics and sheds light on current legislative enactments </li> <li> <b>detailed Teacher’s Manual</b> </li> </ul> <p> <b>Updated throughout, the Third Edition includes:</b> </p> <ul> <li> additional focus on <b>legislative oversight</b> and <b>executive privilege</b> </li> <li> recent developments on <b>census, sampling, and statistical tools for redistricting</b> through addition of <i><b>Wisconsin v. City of New York</b></i> </li> <li> a fresh look at campaign finance reform through the<b> Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002</b> and <b><i>McConnell v. F.E.C</i></b>. </li> <li> new materials on legislative ethics in the post-Abramoff world, <b>The Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007</b> </li> <li> <b><i>Davis v. Bandemer</i></b> is replaced with <b><i>Vieth v. Jubelirer</i></b> as the Court continues to evince uncertainty about the justiciability of gerrymandering </li> <li> <b>updated Teacher’s Manual </b>with <b>Transition Guide</b> and <b> sample syllabi</b> </li> </ul> <p> Balancing theory and practice, authors Mikva and Lane offer current coverage of the great American legislative institutions, the process of lawmaking, and the historical context in which these institutions and processes have evolved. New professors can have confidence in teaching this course for the first time with the new updated <b>Teacher’s Manual </b>that includes sample syllabi and the authors’ significant insights and guidance. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

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Takes a close-up look at the document that has made the United States of America the world's longest-surviving democracy and warns that the constitutional process is at risk, tracing the history of the Constitution and how it came into being, how it has weathered past crises, and how it effectively helps us govern our nation.

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An entertaining anthology of thirty-five humorous short plays features contributions by both established authors and new playwrights, including such works as 'The Zig-Zag Woman' by Steve Martin, Shel Silverstein's 'The Best Daddy,' Steven Dietz's 'The Spot,' Elaine May's 'The Way of All Fish,' and 'Wanda's Visit' by Christopher Durang, among others. Original.

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An anthology of thirty-two short plays includes works by Christopher Durang, David Mamet, John Patrick Shanley, August Wilson, Sherry Kramer, and Megan Terry

Product Description: Seventeen one act and full length works by a new generation of gay and lesbian American playwrights that reflect the diversity of voices emerging in today's theater. Contributors include:• Victor Bumbalo• Claire Chafee• Constance Congdon• Keith Curran• Steven Dietz• Linda Eisenstein• The Five Lesbian Brothers• Eric Lane• Craig Lucas• Susan Miller• Cherríe Moraga• Ron Nyswaner• Joe Pintauro• Edwin Sánchez• Will Scheffer• Paula Vogel• Shay Youngbloo...read more

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