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A comprehensive study which looks at the politics of legislative debates in 33 liberal democracies in Europe, North America and Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. This book offers an account of the rules and practices determining floor access, with a particular focus on gender, seniority, and legislative party positions.

Debates and debating. --- Legislative hearings. --- Hearings, Legislative --- Legislative documents --- Governmental investigations --- Legislative bodies --- Legislative histories --- Argumentation --- Speaking --- Elocution --- Forensics (Public speaking) --- Public speaking --- Rhetoric --- Discussion --- Oratory --- Committees --- Legislative bodies - Cross-cultural studies.