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PublisherSouthern Illinois University Press

ISBN-100809317044

ISBN-139780809317042

eBay Product ID (ePID)471301

Product Key Features

Number of Pages168 Pages

Publication NameNotes and Comments on Robert's Rules, Revised Edition

LanguageEnglish

SubjectQuestions & Answers, Political Process / General, General

Publication Year1991

FeaturesRevised

TypeNot Available

AuthorJon L. Ericson

Subject AreaPolitical Science, Reference

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight21.2 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.5 in

Additional Product Features

LCCN90-046549

Dewey Edition20

Reviews"The principles discussed are not new, but their mode of presentation is fresh: a logical progression of essential parliamentary questions clearly answered, with a rationale for each rule. The doctrine of the book is sound, even where it occasionally departs from tradition. . . . The book is a model of usable scholarship. It is unique to its field."-- James H. McBath , University of Southern California, "The principles discussed are not new, but their mode of presentation is fresh: a logical progression of essential parliamentary questions clearly answered, with a rationale for each rule. The doctrine of the book is sound, even where it occasionally departs from tradition. . . . The book is a model of usable scholarship. It is unique to its field."-James H. McBath, University of Southern California, "The principles discussed are not new, but their mode of presentation is fresh: a logical progression of essential parliamentary questions clearly answered, with a rationale for each rule. The doctrine of the book is sound, even where it occasionally departs from tradition. . . . The book is a model of usable scholarship. It is unique to its field."— James H. McBath , University of Southern California

Dewey Decimal060.4/2

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisAlthough "Robert s Rules of Order Newly Revised "serves with distinction as the parliamentary authority, it too often seems intimidating and confusing to those who must use it. In this book, Jon L. Ericson seeks to clarify, not simplify, "Robert s Rules. "He stresses that members of an organization must discover that they are not controlled by, but have a choice ofand may, in fact, even modifythe rules by which they are bound.Ericson begins with the Order of Precedence, which he defines as the key concept in understanding and utilizing parliamentary procedure. He then uses a question-and-answer format in which a logical progression of essential parliamentary questions is explicitly answered, with a rationale for each rule. Throughout, he provides specific page references to "Robert. "Through these three elements, he makes classic doctrine intelligible and workable, leading the reader step-by-step through the rules and their applications and, in the process, reducing or removing the negative attitude held by many toward parliamentary procedure.", Although Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised serves with distinction as the parliamentary authority, it too often seems intimidating and confusing to those who must use it. In this book, Jon L. Ericson seeks to clarify, not simplify, Robert's Rules. He stresses that members of an organization must discover that they are not controlled by, but have a choice of--and may, in fact, even modify--the rules by which they are bound. Ericson begins with the Order of Precedence, which he defines as the key concept in understanding and utilizing parliamentary procedure. He then uses a question-and-answer format in which a logical progression of essential parliamentary questions is explicitly answered, with a rationale for each rule. Throughout, he provides specific page references to Robert. Through these three elements, he makes classic doctrine intelligible and workable, leading the reader step-by-step through the rules and their applications and, in the process, reducing or removing the negative attitude held by many toward parliamentary procedure.

LC Classification NumberJF515.E76 1991