The next generation : young elected officials and their impact on American politics / John R.D. Celock.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Celock, John R. D., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Legislators--United States.

Legislators.

Politicians--United States.

Politicians.

Young adults--Political activity--United States.

Young adults.

United States--Politics and government.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (225 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Continuum, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"John Celock combines the story-telling abilities of a journalist with the systematic approach of a political scientist to produce an engaging and richly textured book of unusual depth and quality. Celock takes us with him as he crisscrosses the nation conducting extensive interviews aimed at understanding the political trajectories of young elected officials. His approach to the subject is simultaneously entertaining and systematic while relating the rich political context that surrounds each of the remarkable individuals he profiles. The Next Generation convincingly makes the argument that "next generation" politicians are bringing fresh ideas to our local, state and national politics and changing the political landscape. The Next Generation is ideal for undergraduate courses on state and local politics or the electoral process. Students reading the book will be impressed with the many examples of how ordinary Americans, many just about their age, are taking chances and making a difference in their communities and the nation. Celock's conversational writing style will appeal to students and general readers alike. The Next Generation is also highly recommended for general readers who are interested in politics and elections. -- Sean Q. Kelly -- Professor of Political Science, California State University Channel Islands."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Contents:

Preface

1. Family Ties, Career Goals, September 11 and More: What Motivates a Young Person to Run for Elective Office?

2. From Bringing Baseball to Los Angeles to Taking Pictures with Voters: How Young Elected Officials are Thinking Outside the Box

3. "I look like I'm 12.": The reaction to Young Elected Officials

4. The President in Waiting? The Ambitions of Young Elected Officials

5. "I got asked constantly what my husband thought." The Challenges Faced by Young Women in Elective Office.

6. From Dating to Parenting: The Impact of Politics on the Personal Lives of Young Elected Officials

7. Oregon's History of Young Elected Officials

8. "I need to prove that I was not elected by my frat buddies." North Dakota's 42nd Legislative District

9. The Jersey Collision that Won't Happen: The Story of Steven Fulop and Peter Cammarano

10. Does the Mayor Have to Listen When the Principal Calls Him to the Office? Young Mayors in America

11. Conclusion Appendix: Young Elected Officials.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9786612948015

9781501300783

1501300784

9781282948013

1282948016

9781441182142

1441182144

OCLC:

701057075