The next generation : young elected officials and their impact on American politics /

Award-winning journalist John Celock interviewed over ninety young leaders across America serving in various capacities, from Vice President and Governor to Senator and County Legislator, to provide an in-depth look at the challenges of political participation for young elected officials. The interv...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Celock, John R. D.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Continuum, 2011.
Subjects:
Politicians > United States.
Legislators > United States.
Young adults > Political activity > United States.
Politiciens > États-Unis.
Parlementaires > États-Unis.
Jeunes adultes > Activité politique > États-Unis.
members of Congress.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Process > General.
Legislators
Politics and government
Politicians
Young adults > Political activity
United States > Politics and government.
États-Unis > Politique et gouvernement.
United States
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Preface; Abbreviations; Chapter 1 Family Ties, Career Goals, September 11 and More: What Motivates a Young Person to Run for Elective Office; Chapter 2 From Bringing Baseball to Los Angeles to Taking Pictures with Voters: How Young Elected Officials are Thinking Outside the Box; Chapter 3 "I look like I'm 12": The Reaction to Young Elected Officials; Chapter 4 The President in Waiting? The Ambitions of Young Elected Officials; Chapter 5 The Challenges Faced by Young Elected Offcials Running for Office Today.

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