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WHEN GOVERNMENT WAS GOOD
MEMORIES OF A LIFE IN POLITICS |
| By: |
Henry S. Reuss, John Kenneth Galbraith (Foreword) |
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Hardback |
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£23.95 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0299161900 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780299161903 |
| Publisher: |
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
14 May, 1999 |
| Pages: |
192 |
| Description: |
Reuss believes there was a time when government worked, when the economy was functioning, the long overdue civil rights movement had begun to blossom and the government had integrity. In this memoir of his life in politics he blasts the political forces that led to the disintegration of the Golden Age. |
| Synopsis: |
These engaging memoirs should be read by everyone who wants the American government to live up to its awesome challenges and to fulfill its noblest dreams. Robert F. Drinan Reuss s articulate analysis of legislative matters was admirable, even to those of us who seldom agreed with his conclusions. John Rhodes, former Republican leader of the U.S. House of Representatives When Government Was Good is an engaging memoir by one of the most thoughtful and constructive legislators of the century especially valuable for Henry Reuss s reflections on the inner life of the House of Representatives. Arthur Schlesinger Jr. U. S. House Representative Henry S. Reuss (Dem., Wisconsin, 1955-83) believes there was indeed a time when government worked the "Golden Age" of 1948 68. Then, he recalls, the economy was functioning, the long overdue civil rights movement had begun to blossom, and the government had integrity. Not afraid to call things as they are, he blasts the political forces that have led to the disintegration of this Golden Age: economic and racial inequality and excessive militarism. Reuss emerged from the privileged domain of a wealthy, educated, white man into the realities of contemporary world politics he saw the inequality and poverty in American cities and third world countries, and he saw politicians and laws disrespectful of the environment. Taking these experiences to heart, Reuss took action. He authored the legislation that led to the Peace Corps, he fought for environmental protection, and became a major voice in American politics. When Government Was Good provides anyone interested in public life with insights about this fascinating man's experiences, beliefs and ideas for addressing the problems of the twenty-first century." |
| Illustrations: |
17 b&w photographs |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
University of Wisconsin Press |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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