Politics

by Edward I. Koch

Overview

POLITICS is "the science and art of political government." It is also "factional scheming for power and status within a group" and "crafty or unprincipled methods." That's the Webster definition. It is all of that and more...

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781451660715
Publisher:	Simon & Schuster
Publication date:	06/28/2011
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Edward Irving Koch was a politician, lawyer, political commentator, film critic, and television personality. He served in the United States House of Representatives and was mayor of New York City.

Editorial Reviews

Not a sequel to Mayor, Koch's second book claims to show how politics works at the local and national level. In fact, the focus remains primarily on New York politics. But Koch's sense of style is infallible, and the reader is carried through chapter after chapter of fascinating, often hilarious, anecdotes. Loosely arranged by subjects such as ``constituent politics,'' ``the public persona,'' and ``coalition building,'' his topics range from parking meters to the troubles in Ireland. Essential for all students of American politics. Recommended for academic and large public and area libraries. Kathleen Hoeth, NYPL

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