Governors Speak (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780761835646)

Governors in the United States are becoming prime policy makers in state and national politics. They preside over vast and increasingly important administrative structures through numerous appointments of key personnel and the management of growing budgets. Governors provide leadership for state legislatures by advocating their policy agendas, and by mobilizing public opinion and political resources. Through these roles, governors have far reaching influence in citizen's daily lives.

This work examines these major political leaders by closely examining the careers of five recent governors (1960-2001):
- Terry Sanford (1961-1965)
- Robert (Bob) W. Scott (1969-1973)
- James E. (Jim) Holshouser Jr. (1973-1977)
- James G. (Jim) Martin (1985-1993)
- James B. (Jim) Hunt Jr. (1977-1985; 1993-2001)

...and compares their performances in office with governors in other states. No other book has looked as closely at the persons who serve as governors during this time period.

Author: Jack D. Fleer
ISBN-10: 0761835644
ISBN-13: 9780761835646
Publisher: University Press of America
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 430
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.26lbs
Size: 6.34h x 8.98w x 1.16d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2007 pg. 174