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Why Are You Here?: A Primer for State Legislators and Citizens Paperback – October 8, 2014
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- Print length110 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateOctober 8, 2014
- Dimensions6.12 x 0.35 x 8.86 inches
- ISBN-100761864628
- ISBN-13978-0761864622
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"Why Are You Here?" is a pep talk for state lawmakers and the constituents they serve-- an effort to bolster the work of legislatures at a time when they need it most. Diligently navigating some of the states' most pressing problems, Kury provides a concise, yet enduringly rich, source of knowledge and advice for anyone interested in the legislative process.... In just 100 pages, he covers a lot of ground, from the constitutional foundations of legislative government to the ethical dilemmas lawmakers are bound to face in office.... Whether consumed in an afternoon or consulted on a need-to-know basis, "Why Are You Here?" is both a trove of personal knowledge and expertise and a practical guide to the ins and outs of legislative practice. ― State Legislatures Magazine
[This book is] a treasure trove of information on how state legislatures operate that will provide students from high school to college. . . .[The book] should be required reading for any who would enter legislative office and for any high school to college-age student who would better understand its workings. ― Midwest Book Review
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Product details
- Publisher : University Press of America; First Edition (October 8, 2014)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 110 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0761864628
- ISBN-13 : 978-0761864622
- Item Weight : 6.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 6.12 x 0.35 x 8.86 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #7,829,291 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2,901 in United States Local Government
- #3,032 in Political Advocacy Books
- #5,385 in Civics & Citizenship (Books)
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