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A Capitol Journey: Reflections on the Press, Politics, and the Making of...
by Carocci, Vincent P. | HC | Good
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- Condition
- Good
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9780271025469
- Subject Area
- Biography & Autobiography, Language Arts & Disciplines, History, Political Science
- Publication Name
- Capitol Journey : Reflections on the Press, Politics, and the Making of Public Policy in Pennsylvania
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publisher
- Pennsylvania STATE University Press
- Subject
- Editors, Journalists, Publishers, United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), History & Theory, Journalism, Public Policy / Social Policy, American Government / State
- Publication Year
- 2005
- Series
- Keystone Bks.
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.9 in
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Item Weight
- 22.1 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 312 Pages
About this product
Product Information
In "A Capitol Journey, veteran journalist and political insider Vincent Carocci offers a colorful and honest look at the ups and downs of state politics, Pennsylvania-style.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Pennsylvania STATE University Press
ISBN-10
0271025468
ISBN-13
9780271025469
eBay Product ID (ePID)
43889174
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Capitol Journey : Reflections on the Press, Politics, and the Making of Public Policy in Pennsylvania
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Editors, Journalists, Publishers, United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), History & Theory, Journalism, Public Policy / Social Policy, American Government / State
Publication Year
2005
Series
Keystone Bks.
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Biography & Autobiography, Language Arts & Disciplines, History, Political Science
Number of Pages
312 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9 in
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Width
6 in
Item Weight
22.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2004-025003
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Lc Classification Number
F155.C27 2005
Reviews
"Carocci is an excellent storyteller and has some insights into Pennsylvania politics and government not available at the moment anywhere else. Anyone searching for a classic insider account, complete with anecdotes and analysis, will find the book profitable to read." --G. Terry Madonna Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, &"Vince&'s book is a fine introduction to the political culture of our state.&" &-Al Holliday, Pennsylvania Magazine, "Vince's book is a fine introduction to the political culture of our state." -Al Holliday, Pennsylvania Magazine, "Carocci is an excellent storyteller and has some insights into Pennsylvania politics and government not available at the moment anywhere else. Anyone searching for a classic insider account, complete with anecdotes and analysis, will find the book profitable to read." --G. Terry Madonna, Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, "Carocci is an excellent storyteller and has some insights into Pennsylvania politics and government not available at the moment anywhere else. Anyone searching for a classic insider account, complete with anecdotes and analysis, will find the book profitable to read." -G. Terry Madonna, Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, "This is a book worth reading by anyone trying to understand the operation of Pennsylvania's state government in the latter part of the 20th century." --Harold Cox, Commonwealth, &"Carocci is an excellent storyteller and has some insights into Pennsylvania politics and government not available at the moment anywhere else. Anyone searching for a classic insider account, complete with anecdotes and analysis, will find the book profitable to read.&" &-G. Terry Madonna, Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, "Vince's book is a fine introduction to the political culture of our state." --Al Holliday, Pennsylvania Magazine, "Whether you are happy about-or horrified by-the hardball politics played in Harrisburg, you will learn much from A Capitol Journey about the 'stories behind the stories' of Pennsylvania government over the past four decades. As an outsider looking in, and as an insider looking out, Vince Carocci is the perfect guy to write this book." -Russell E. Eshleman Jr., former Harrisburg bureau chief, The Philadelphia Inquirer, "This is a book worth reading by anyone trying to understand the operation of Pennsylvania's state government in the latter part of the 20th century." -Harold Cox, Commonwealth, "This is a book worth reading by anyone trying to understand the operation of Pennsylvania's state government in the latter part of the 20th century." --Harold Cox Commonwealth, &"Whether you are happy about&-or horrified by&-the hardball politics played in Harrisburg, you will learn much from A Capitol Journey about the 'stories behind the stories&' of Pennsylvania government over the past four decades. As an outsider looking in, and as an insider looking out, Vince Carocci is the perfect guy to write this book.&" &-Russell E. Eshleman Jr., former Harrisburg bureau chief, The Philadelphia Inquirer, "Whether you are happy about--or horrified by--the hardball politics played in Harrisburg, you will learn much from A Capitol Journey about the 'stories behind the stories' of Pennsylvania government over the past four decades. As an outsider looking in, and as an insider looking out, Vince Carocci is the perfect guy to write this book." --Russell E. Eshleman Jr., former Harrisburg bureau chief, The Philadelphia Inquirer, &"This is a book worth reading by anyone trying to understand the operation of Pennsylvania&'s state government in the latter part of the 20th century.&" &-Harold Cox, Commonwealth, "Vince's book is a fine introduction to the political culture of our state." --Al Holliday Pennsylvania Magazine, "Whether you are happy about--or horrified by--the hardball politics played in Harrisburg, you will learn much from A Capitol Journey about the 'stories behind the stories' of Pennsylvania government over the past four decades. As an outsider looking in, and as an insider looking out, Vince Carocci is the perfect guy to write this book." --Russell E. Eshleman Jr.,former Harrisburg bureau chief, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Table of Content
Contents Preface Introduction: Early Years Part 1: The Press 1. The Legislative Correspondents 2. Frank and Lindy: One Memorable Ride, One Memorable Coal Mine 3. The Divvy and a Pulitzer Prize 4. Reader Beware: Editorial Comment to Follow 5. Forks in the Road Part 2: The Pennsylvania Senate 6. The Pennsylvania Senate, 1970s Style 7. The Senators 8. Legislative Reorganizations and Strange Bedfellows 9. Transgressions 10. The Vince Part 3: The Governors 11. Chief Executive Officer 12. David L. Lawrence (1959-1963) 13. William Warren Scranton II (1963-1967) 14. Raymond Phillip Shafer (1967-1971) 15. Milton J. Shapp (1971-1979) 16. Richard L. Thornburgh (1979-1987) Part 4: The Casey Years 17. The Casey Pursuit 18. Reforming the Liquor Control System 19. Bouncing Around the Governor's Office on the Way to a Dream 20. The Budget from Hell 21. The Longest Week 22. Health: The Issue That Just Wouldn't Go Away 23. Reflections, Recovery, Reentry 24. The Final Year Postscript
Copyright Date
2005
Dewey Decimal
320.9748
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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