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As new condition gold boards, blue spine, and gold spine lettering contained in an as new condition non price-clipped color photographic dust jacket. Includes Editor Dedication; Preface; Acknowledgments; Credits; Introduction by Senator Joseph I. Lieberman; Prologue: The Lieberman Candidacy by David M. Shribman; Index and About the Contributors. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs. Signed, inscribed, and dated (2-6-02) by Ira N. Forman with black ink at the center of the gold blank first free front endpaper. "Jews in American Politics brings together for the first time a complete picture of the past, present, and future of Jewish political participation. Years in the making, this monumental work includes thoughtful and original chapters by leading journalists, scholars, and practitioners. Topics range from Jewish leadership and identity: to Jews in Congress, on the Supreme Court, and in presidential administrations; and on to Jewish influence in the media, the lobbies, and other arenas in which American government operates powerfully, if informally. In addition to the thematic chapters, Jews in American Politics includes more than 400 biographical profiles of prominent Jews throughout American political history and concludes with an invaluable roster of Jews in key governmental positions from ambassadorships and Cabinet posts to federal judges, state governors, and mayors of major cities, along with Jewish population and voting patterns. Contributors: Joyce Antler, Robert A. Burt, Jerome A. Chanes, David G. Dalin, Ira N. Forman, Benjamin Ginsberg, Anna Greenberg, Matthew R. Kerbel, Joseph I. Lieberman, Connie L. McNeely, Gerald M. Pomper, Miles A. Pomper, Edward Shapiro, David M. Shribman, Steven L. Spiegel, Susan J. Tolchin, Kenneth D. Wald, Stephen J. Whitfield." - from the inner front jacket flap. "The editors and authors in this book summarize the long history of Jewish participation in the historic experiment that is American democracy. Just as I was inspired to enter politics by the examples of those who came before me .I hope this volume will help inspire a new generation of American Jews (and for that matter non-Jews) to dedicate themselves to public life and public office." - from the introduction by Senator Joseph I. Lieberman (D-Conn.). "This book is a first of its kind - an all-in-one encyclopedia that both chronicles the Jewish political experience and critically analyzes what it all means .Well-written, insightful, and full of useful information for the scholar, the student, and the average citizen alike." - Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.). "Reading Jews in American Politics is like finding a missing puzzle piece . A must-read for anyone interested in politics and any person with a love of history and heritage." - Senator Barbara Boxer (D - Calif.). "It's a sign of the increaded maturity of American society that Jewish candidates for elected office are now able to run without anti-Semitism posing a serious obstacle in most parts of the United States. And it is a sign of the maturity of American Jews that we are willing to discuss this openly without fear of provoking an anti-Semitic reaction. This book is an excellent example of that discussion - thoughtful, informed, and informative." - Congressman Barney Frank (D-Mass.). "A brilliant description of the texture and rich heritage of Jewish involvement in American politics." - Daniel R. Glickman, former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and former congrassman (D-Kans.). "Jews have long played an important role in American politics - behind the scenes and, increasingly, in the spotlight. Jews in American Politics .fills a place that has been vacant for too long on our political bookshelves." - Michael Barone, U.S. News and World Report. A fascinating and comprehensive study of the role Jews have played in American politics and government." - Hal Bruno, political director, ABC News (retired). Seller Inventory # 007737
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Title: Jews in American Politics [SIGNED]
Publisher: A Solomon Project Book / Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., Lanham, Maryland
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Gladden, Hallie (jacket design)
Condition: As New
Dust Jacket Condition: As New
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
