The Speaker Leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives

by Ronald M. Peters Jr. (Editor)

Essays by scholars and former Speakers of the House such as Carl Albert and Tip O'Neill, Jr., describe the history and character of the speakership, the process by which the Speaker is selected, and the challenges of the position. Contributors place the Speaker in historical context and detail the evolution of the contemporary speakership. Topics include the Speaker's relation to the budget, foreign policy, and the media. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

269 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995