Rostenkowski: The Pursuit of Power and the End of the Old Politics by Richard E.

Description: Rostenkowski by Richard E. Cohen For thirteen years, during a time of Democratic cogressional dominance in Washington, Dan Rostenkowski was one of the most influential American legislators of the twentieth century. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This scrupulous political biography of Dan Rostenkowski follows his rise to power from modest origins in the Democratic ward politics of Chicagos Polish northwest side, through his national legislative triumphs, and ultimately to his criminal conviction and imprisonment for abuses of House practice. But the story offers much more than Rostenkowskis personal tragedy: its a tale of the transformation of American political life, and of the fall of old-fashioned congressional politics. An insiders story. Anybody wanting to understand Congress and its place in American politics should read it. —Jim Wright. Masterful...not just a book on Rostenkowski; Cohen has spun the tale of the entire modern period of Congress. —Larry Sabato Author Biography Cohen is a correspondent for the National Journal in Washington, D.C., and a winner of the Dirksen prize for distinguished reporting on Congress. A graduate of Brown and Georgetown universities. Review Cohen has written a compelling and insightful biography that does justice to his significant legislator. -- Norman OrnsteinAn authoritative and balanced study. -- Steve Neal * Chicago Sun-Times *Masterful...not just a book on Rostenkowski; Cohen has spun the tale of the entire modern period of Congress. -- Larry Sabato, Author of Feeding Frenzy and Dirty Little SecretsWitty and riveting...a lesson in how politics really works. -- Clarence Page * Chicago Tribune *A legislative biography with a knowing eye. -- Robin Toner * The New York Times *A valuable contribution to public understanding...an insiders story. -- Jim Wright, Former Speaker of the HouseAn important, revealing, anecdote-laden biography...written by an enormously gifted journalist. -- Charles Lewis * Washington Monthly * Long Description This scrupulous political biography of Dan Rostenkowski follows his rise to power from modest origins in the Democratic ward politics of Chicagos Polish northwest side, through his national legislative triumphs, and ultimately to his criminal conviction and imprisonment for abuses of House practice. But the story offers much more than Rostenkowskis personal tragedy: its a tale of the transformation of American political life, and of the fall of old-fashioned congressional politics. An insiders story. Anybody wanting to understand Congress and its place in American politics should read it. --Jim Wright. Masterful...not just a book on Rostenkowski; Cohen has spun the tale of the entire modern period of Congress. --Larry Sabato Review Quote Witty and riveting...a lesson in how politics really works. Feature The rise and fall of an emblematic political figure Details ISBN1566632544 Author Richard E. Cohen Short Title ROSTENKOWSKI Language English ISBN-10 1566632544 ISBN-13 9781566632546 Media Book Format Hardcover Illustrations Yes Year 1999 Imprint Ivan R Dee, Inc Place of Publication Chicago Country of Publication United States Residence McLean, VA, US Affiliation Congressional Reporter, National Journal Subtitle The Pursuit of Power and the End of the Old Politics DOI 10.1604/9781566632546 UK Release Date 1999-09-12 AU Release Date 1999-09-12 NZ Release Date 1999-09-12 Pages 320 Publisher Ivan R Dee, Inc DEWEY 328.73092 Audience Undergraduate Publication Date 1999-07-12 US Release Date 1999-07-12 Alternative 9781566633109 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137153743;

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