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OverviewBorn to Run tells the stories of nine young politicians from all walks of life who enter into races at the state and local levels in Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Georgia, Nebraska, and Maine. Visit our website for sample chapters! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ronald Keith Gaddie , David L. BorenPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Dimensions: Width: 15.40cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.60cm Weight: 0.313kg ISBN: 9780742519282ISBN 10: 0742519287 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 19 November 2003 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsChapter 1 Foreword by David L. Boren Chapter 2 I Political Ambitions, Political Careers Chapter 3 II Lifecycles and Ambitions Chapter 4 III A Campaign (and a Precampaign) Chapter 5 IV The Life and Times of Joe from Minocqua Chapter 6 V Learning to Legislate Chapter 7 VI Match and Rematch Chapter 8 VII Legacy Chapter 9 VIII Dirigo Chapter 10 IX The Man in the Middle Chapter 11 X The Man with the Plan Chapter 12 XI Ambition's Edge Part 13 Appendix: A Note on the Research TechniqueReviewsKeith Gaddie brings scholarship, a keen observer's eye, and political savvy to these fascinating, close-up studies of nine young politicians--their ambitions, calculations, campaigns, triumphs, and disappointments. For any young person thinking about getting involved in electoral politics and wondering, 'What's it like?' this engaging book is the place to begin.--Richard Fenno Keith Gaddie has written a wonderful book about the new era of self-starting candidates and their experiences in campaigning and governing at the state legislative level. It is a fast-paced combination of intriguing personal stories, detailed research, and insightful conclusions. . . . Most definitely, two thumbs up. -- Rhodes Cook, author of America Votes and former senior political writer, Congressional Quarterly In Born to Run, Keith Gaddie displays a solid knowledge of political science, American history, and grass-roots politics as it's actually practiced in such disparate locales as Georgia, Oklahoma, Maine, and Wisconsin. He's also got a good ear for the personal narrative in this highly readable and very informative book. -- Hastings Wyman, Editor/Publisher, Southern Political Report Given that America's weak organizational parties leave much of politics subject to the ambition of potential officeholders, this book offers fresh insight into a much neglected question in American campaign and electoral politics. Highly recommended. * CHOICE * Keith Gaddie has done us a great service in undertaking the extensive effort that was required to research and write this book. He points us toward the vital importance of a qualitative understanding of politics. . . . He shows us that the American politcal system has the great virtue of attracting young citizens to public life and giving them a chance to succeed. * Booknotes * Keith Gaddie brings scholarship, a keen observer's eye, and political savvy to these fascinating, close-up studies of nine young politicians—their ambitions, calculations, campaigns, triumphs, and disappointments. For any young person thinking about getting involved in electoral politics and wondering, 'What's it like?' this engaging book is the place to begin. -- Richard Fenno, University of Rochester Author InformationRonald Keith Gaddie is professor of political science at the University of Oklahoma. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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