Rostenkowski: The Pursuit of Power and the End of the Old Politics
Richard E. Cohen
(Author)
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Description
This scrupulous political biography of Dan Rostenkowski follows his rise to power from modest origins in the Democratic ward politics of Chicago's 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 Rostenkowski's personal tragedy: it's a tale of the transformation of American political life, and of the fall of old-fashioned congressional politics. An insider's 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
Product Details
Price
$27.50
$25.58
Publisher
Ivan R. Dee Publisher
Publish Date
July 12, 1999
Pages
320
Dimensions
6.42 X 9.56 X 1.18 inches | 1.38 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781566632546
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Reviews
Cohen has written a compelling and insightful biography that does justice to his significant legislator.--Norman Ornstein
A valuable contribution to public understanding...an insider's story.--Jim Wright, Former Speaker of the House
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 Secrets
An authoritative and balanced study.--Steve Neal "Chicago Sun-Times"
Witty 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"
An important, revealing, anecdote-laden biography...written by an enormously gifted journalist.--Charles Lewis "Washington Monthly"
A valuable contribution to public understanding...an insider's story.--Jim Wright, Former Speaker of the House
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 Secrets
An authoritative and balanced study.--Steve Neal "Chicago Sun-Times"
Witty 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"
An important, revealing, anecdote-laden biography...written by an enormously gifted journalist.--Charles Lewis "Washington Monthly"
