Name: Writing for the Public Good: Essays From David r. Colburn and Senator bob Graham (Government and Politics in the South)
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Author: Noll, Steven ; Colburn, David R. ; Graham, Bob
ISBN: 9780813069173

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Writing for the Public Good: Essays From David r. Colburn and Senator bob Graham (Government and Politics in the South)

Type

Physical Book

Contributions by

Bob Graham

David R. Colburn

Illustrated by

Steven Noll

Publisher

University Press of Florida

Author

Noll, Steven ; Colburn, David R. ; Graham, Bob

Language

English

Pages

358

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

23.6 x 16.1 x 3.0 cm

Weight

0.68 kg.

ISBN13

9780813069173

Edition No.

Synopsis "Writing for the Public Good: Essays From David r. Colburn and Senator bob Graham (Government and Politics in the South) "

Insights into modern Americanpolitics and society from two of Florida's most influential publicfigures Writing for thePublic Good presents a selection of over 100 important opinion pieces from David R. Colburn(1942‒2019) and Senator Bob Graham, two of the most influential public figuresin contemporary Florida. Spanning 30 years and addressing a wide variety oftopics that continue to be relevant today, these essays show the key role ofFlorida in modern American life and politics and illustrate the power of civicengagement in tackling issues facing the nation.Exemplifying public writingthat connects with and informs readers everywhere, these pieces appeared asop-eds in outlets including the Miami Herald, the Tampa Bay Times, the Tampa Tribune, the OrlandoSentinel, the NewYork Times, the Washington Post, Politico, and Time.With style, intelligence, and thoughtfulness, Colburn and Graham examine subjectsincluding the economy, race relations, public education, the environment, national intelligence, and international affairs. They look to history to givecontext to the social problems of today, and they point forward to constructivesolutions that center on the role of citizen activism.Together, these essays chart the history of modern Florida, reflecting the state's rise to a Sunbelt powerhouse that is often at the centerof national conversations. Colburn and Graham challenge readers to consider anddiscuss different perspectives on current issues and, above all, to respond.Readers will come away with renewed hope that their actions can make adifference to improve society and will be inspired to work for a bettertomorrow.A volume in the series Government and Politics in the South, edited by Sharon D. Wright Austin and Angela K. Lewis-Maddox

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