First Person Political: Legislative Life and the Meaning of Public Service Contributor(s): Reeher, Grant (Author) |
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ISBN: 0814775756 ISBN-13: 9780814775752 Publisher: New York University Press OUR PRICE: $88.11 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2006 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | American Government - Legislative Branch - Political Science | Political Process - General - Political Science | Civics & Citizenship |
Dewey: 328.73 |
LCCN: 2005024655 |
Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6" W x 9" (1.01 lbs) 216 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In First Person Political, Grant Reeher combats the public's alienation from and distrust of politicians by putting a personal face on everyday political life. Through moving personal interviews, Reeher allows legislators to tell their own stories about how and why they came to politics, the experience of serving in their state legislature, their decisions to stay or leave, and the many trials they face in the name of public service. Reeher contends that these politicians do have the public good in mind and often suffer great personal losses for their chance to represent the people and fight for what they think is right. His research also shows that those who choose to run for office often come from a background of deep community involvement. |
Contributor Bio(s): Reeher, Grant: - Grant Reeher is associate professor of political science at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. He is the co-author of Click on Democracy: The Internet's Power to Change Political Apathy into Civic Action. |