Nelson Polsby is Heller Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley where he has taught American politics and government since 1967. A close Congress watcher for more than 40 years, he is the author of, among others, Congress and the Presidency, and Presidential Elections (with Aaron Wildavsky, 10th edition.) He is editor of the Annual Review of Political Science and writes often for the Op-edpages of the LA Times, Boston Globe, New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post.

• Preface Introduction I: The House in Sam Rayburn's Time II: Toward Liberalization III: Causes of Liberalization IV: Consequences: Toward a More Responsible Two-Party System? V: Overview: How Congress Evolves Appendix: Methods and Sources Notes

A fascinating history of how the House has developed.