Divided We Govern Party Control,Lawmaking,and Investigations,1946-2002 David R. Mayhew

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. Winner of the 1992 Richard E. Neustadt Prize given by the American Political Science Association for the best book on the American presidency. "In this welcome updating of his agenda-setting classic, David Mayhew cogently defends his original methodology and finds that divided government remains no less productive of important legislation than unified government. Written with Mayhew's usual clarity and grace, this is a book to be enjoyed by beginning and veteran students of Congress alike." Gary Jacobson, professor of political science, University of California, San Diego

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

"In this welcome updating of his agenda-setting classic, David Mayhew cogently defends his original methodology and finds that divided government remains no less productive of important legislation than unified government. Written with Mayhew's usual clarity and grace, this is a book to be enjoyed by beginning and veteran students of Congress alike." Gary Jacobson, professor of political science, University of California, San Diego David R. Mayhew, Sterling Professor of Political Science at Yale University, is the author of many books, including Congress: The Electoral Connection; America's Congress; and Electoral Realignments, all available in paperback from Yale University Press."