{"title":"Maya Kornberg","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaya Kornberg’s work offers insightful analysis into the workings of political institutions, with a particular focus on the intricacies of legislative bodies. Her books provide readers with a clear understanding of how committees shape policy and influence governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e, Kornberg’s writing combines rigorous research with accessible prose, bringing complex political processes to life. Her explorations encourage a deeper appreciation of the mechanisms that drive decision-making in government.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"inside-congressional-committees-by-maya-kornberg-9780231201827","title":"Inside Congressional Committees","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is widely believed that Congress has broken down. Media accounts present the storied legislature as thoroughly gridlocked, paralyzed by partisan rancour. Political scientists find that Congress is passing fewer laws and spending less time on legislative work. Which parts of a supposedly dysfunctional legislature continue to function?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaya L. Kornberg\u003c\/em\u003e examines the legislative process beyond voting patterns, emphasising the crucial role of congressional committee hearings. In committees, lawmakers hear from expert witnesses, legislators revise and discuss bills before bringing them to a vote, and the public has an opportunity to engage with Congress. Kornberg scrutinises the inner workings of committees—the different types of witnesses who testify, the varied hearings Congress holds, and the distinct effects that committee work has on congresspeople. She deploys original mixed-methods datasets that span from insider interviews to sentiment analysis examining the language used in hearings. Kornberg evaluates how committees operate and the conditions affecting their performance, finding that committee work can be more deliberative and productive than the politics of the Congress floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a comprehensive exploration of who committees hear from and how they listen, this book demonstrates that Congress is not as dysfunctional as is often claimed. \u003cem\u003eInside Congressional Committees\u003c\/em\u003e also suggests timely reforms based on these findings that can strengthen Congress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463266681068,"sku":"9780231201827","price":228.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780231201827-inside-congressional-committees.jpg?v=1775030566"},{"product_id":"inside-congressional-committees-by-maya-kornberg-9780231201834","title":"Inside Congressional Committees","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is widely believed that Congress has broken down. 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