Legislative Leviathan: Party Government in the House
"Legislative Leviathan was a stellar piece of research that had a profound impact on how scholars thought about the Congress.  It was marked by clear and compelling theory, sophisticated analysis, and an enormous amount of relevant and convincing evidence.  In this revised edition, updated by consideration of the period of the Republican majority and with discussions of recent research, 'Leviathan' remains one of the truly essential works for students of the legislative politics."David Rohde, Duke University"In Legislative Leviathan, Cox and McCubbins have produced the most sophisticated, nuanced theoretical treatment of congressional parties to date.  It is a special treat to see that they have incorporated the most recent thinking about congressional parties in this new edition.  If you read and learned from the first edition, you must read this edition, too.  If you are new to the subject of congressional parties, then start here."Steven S. Smith, Washington University, St. Louis