Actors, Athletes, and Astronauts: Political Amateurs in the United States Congress
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The U.S. Congress is typically seen as an institution filled with career politicians who have been seasoned by experience in lower levels of political office. In fact, political amateurs have comprised roughly one quarter of the House of Representatives since 1930. The effect of amateurs' inexperience on their political careers, roles in Congress, and impact on the political system has never been analyzed in detail. Written in a lucid style...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0226092682
ISBN13:9780226092683
Release Date:December 1990
Publisher:University of Chicago Press
Length:196 Pages
Weight:0.54 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.8" x 8.6"
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