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Research Guides: American Politics                                                    ~ click here to return to topics ~

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Presents three dramatic narratives in which profound historical changes occurred as a result of momentary decisions, and explores the different avenues American history may have followed with a different outcome.              A congressional leader who has contributed to such laws as the Clean Air Act, nutritional labels on food, and smoking bans on airplanes describes how landmark legislation is created while offering insight into the process through which Congress operates.                                                  


Reference Books 

From Suffrage to the Senate: An Encyclopedia of American Women in Politics - R 320.082 Sch
Sketches of women who served in Congress, as state governors, cabinet members, heads of organizations
and leaders in political parties. It also includes entries for organizations, legislation, and court decisions specifically related to women. 

The American Political Dictionary - R 320.3 Pla 
Divided into fourteen subject-matter chapters. 

The Encyclopedia of the Democratic Party/The Encyclopedia of the Republican Party -
R 324.2734 Enc
 Each includes two volumes devoted to the history, leaders, and each party its beginnings. 
(See also The Encyclopedia of Third Parties in America: R 324.273 Enc)


 Presidential Also-Rans and Running Mates, 1788 Through 1996 - R324.973 Sou
Biographical sketches and b&w portraits or photos of each major party's losing candidates. Also includes
41 third-party contenders.              

Almanac of American Politics - R 328.73 Bar 
Includes senators, representatives and governors. Also details their records and their election results. 

       
(See also CQ Weekly, a weekly update of issues and voting records - located in periodical section.)

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Dewey Decimal browsing numbers: 320-328
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