{"product_id":"writing-for-the-public-good-steven-noll-9780813069173","title":"Writing for the Public Good: Essays from David R. Colburn and Senator Bob Graham","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsights into modern American politics and society from two of Florida's most influential public figures\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWriting for the Public Good\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e presents a selection of over 100 important opinion pieces from David R.\u003cbr\u003e Colburn (1942-2019) and Senator Bob Graham, two of the most influential\u003cbr\u003e public figures in recent Florida history. Spanning 30 years and \u003cbr\u003eaddressing a wide variety of topics that continue to be relevant today, \u003cbr\u003ethese essays show the key role of Florida in modern American life and \u003cbr\u003epolitics and illustrate the power of civic engagement in tackling issues\u003cbr\u003e facing the nation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExemplifying public \u003cbr\u003ewriting that connects with and informs readers everywhere, these pieces \u003cbr\u003eappeared as op-eds in outlets including the \u003cem\u003eMiami Herald\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eTampa Bay Times\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eTampa Tribune\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eOrlando Sentinel\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eWashington Post, Politico\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eTime\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e With style, intelligence, and thoughtfulness, Colburn and Graham \u003cbr\u003eexamine subjects including the economy, race relations, public \u003cbr\u003eeducation, the environment, national intelligence, and international \u003cbr\u003eaffairs. They look to history to give context to the social problems of \u003cbr\u003etoday, and they point forward to constructive solutions that center on \u003cbr\u003ethe role of citizen activism. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, these essays \u003cbr\u003echart the history of modern Florida, reflecting the state's rise to a \u003cbr\u003eSunbelt powerhouse that is often at the center of national \u003cbr\u003econversations. Colburn and Graham challenge readers to consider and \u003cbr\u003ediscuss different perspectives on current issues and, above all, to \u003cbr\u003erespond. Readers will come away with renewed hope that their actions can\u003cbr\u003e make a difference to improve society and will be inspired to work for a\u003cbr\u003e better tomorrow. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Steven Noll\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0813069173\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780813069173\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University Press of Florida\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/19\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 358\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.49lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.28h x 6.34w x 1.19d","brand":"Steven Noll","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43993244696831,"sku":"9780813069173","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7a02f15b-243e-4cf3-9a97-eb2adff42580.jpg?v=1683323316","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/writing-for-the-public-good-steven-noll-9780813069173","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}