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Jack D. Fleer - Governors Speak - 9780761835646 - V9780761835646
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Governors Speak

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Description for Governors Speak Paperback. Num Pages: 430 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 154 x 31. Weight in Grams: 567.
Governors in the United States are becoming prime policy makers in state and national politics. They preside over vast and increasingly important administrative structures through numerous appointments of key personnel and the management of growing budgets. Governors provide leadership for state legislatures by advocating their policy agendas, and by mobilizing public opinion and political resources. Through these roles, governors have far reaching influence in citizen's daily lives. This work examines these major political leaders by closely examining the careers of five recent governors (1960D2001): - Terry Sanford (1961D1965) - Robert (Bob) W. Scott (1969D1973) - James E. (Jim) Holshouser ... Read more

Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
430
Condition
New
Number of Pages
430
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780761835646
SKU
V9780761835646
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99-15

About Jack D. Fleer
Jack D. Fleer is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Wake Forest University. He has published books, chapters, and articles on southern and North Carolina Politics over the past half-century, and provided frequent commentary for regional, national, and international media.

Reviews for Governors Speak
Dr. Fleer is widely recognized as an astute observer of North Carolina government, and his work with North Carolina Boys State has always kept him closely attuned to the current trends and issues in state government. His insight is demonstrated in this new, well-written commentary on the office of Governor, both in North Carolina and other states. Dr. Fleer's background ... Read more

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