POLITICS

by Ed 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...

Displaying his characteristic candor, wit, and outrageous frankness, Koch offers a behind-the-scenes account of how the political game is played, won, and sometimes lost.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781416585190
Publisher:	Simon & Schuster
Publication date:	11/02/2007
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Ed Koch is the former mayor of New York City and a retired member of the United States House of Representatives.

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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