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OverviewFrederick Karl's story portrays a group of Florida legislators and their political friends and enemies in a time of intense turmoil that marked the late 1950s and '60s in Florida. The 57 Club was the self-assigned name of the thirty-nine legislators first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1956. Karl's fascinating autobiography not only recalls those years, when Florida was in the midst of a transformation away from its rural, racially segregated, Deep South roots, but also offers intimate details into a half century of public service. By sharing his own experiences and reactions, describing what he witnessed or heard along the way, and telling stories about friends and colleagues, Karl gives readers a front row seat to some of the most captivating and turbulent moments in twentieth-century Florida politics. His insights into how the legislature functions - from the politics of committee assignments to the usefulness of lobbyists, from the savvy use of rules on the floor to debating skills, from polite ways of punishing unethical colleagues to the use of humor to calm angry exchanges, and much more - all make for an absorbing tale. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Frederick B. Karl , David R. Colburn , Susan MacManusPublisher: University Press of Florida Imprint: University Press of Florida Dimensions: Width: 15.40cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 23.60cm Weight: 0.696kg ISBN: 9780813034638ISBN 10: 0813034639 Pages: 400 Publication Date: 31 March 2010 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback 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 ContentsReviewsKarl's descriptions of various aspects of the legislative process are superb.... His candid discussions of what it feels like to be on the losing side of a legislative vote or an election (in his case for governor) and how to move on afterward should be read and taken to heart by those contemplating political careers. - from the foreword by David Colburn and Susan McManus Author InformationDavid R. Colburn is provost of the University of Florida. He is a professor of history, executive director of the Reubin O'D. Askew Institute on Politics and Society, and author of thirteen books, including The African American Heritage of Florida (UPF, 1995). Lance deHaven-Smith is the director of the Reubin O'D. Askew Institute on Politics and Society, executive director of the Local Government Commission II, and professor of public policy at Florida State University. His publications include The Florida Voter (Florida Institute of Government, 1995) and Environmental Concern in Florida and the Nation (UPF, 1991) Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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