Robert S. Strauss was for many decades the quintessential Democratic power broker. Born to a poor Jewish family in West Texas, he founded the law firm that became Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, and,while forever changing the nature of the Washington law firm,worked as chairman of the Democratic National Committee, special trade representative, ambassador to the Soviet Union and then Russia, and an advisor to presidents. As former first lady Barbara Bush wrote of Strauss in her memoir: He is absolutely the most amazing ...
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Robert S. Strauss was for many decades the quintessential Democratic power broker. Born to a poor Jewish family in West Texas, he founded the law firm that became Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, and,while forever changing the nature of the Washington law firm,worked as chairman of the Democratic National Committee, special trade representative, ambassador to the Soviet Union and then Russia, and an advisor to presidents. As former first lady Barbara Bush wrote of Strauss in her memoir: He is absolutely the most amazing politician. He is everybody's friend and, if he chooses, could sell you the paper off your own wall." But it isn't the positions Strauss held that make his story fascinating it is what he represented about the culture of Washington in his day. He was a master of the art of knowing everyone who mattered and getting things done. Based on exclusive access to Strauss, The Whole Damn Deal brings to life a vanished epoch of working behind the scenes, political deal making, and successful bipartisanship in Washington.
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Fine in near fine jacket. Size: 6x1x9; NOT an ex library book. 433 pages including the index. Dust jacket has minimal wear on edges, price is not clipped.
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First Edition [Stated], First Printing [Stated]
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PublicAffairs,U.S.
Published:
2011
Language:
English
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16518629395
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Very good in Very good jacket. xxiv, 433, [3] pages. Illustrations. Abbreviations Used in Notes. Notes. Index. Kathryn McGarr is an assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research focuses on twentieth-century American political history. McGarr's current research is on the history of foreign policy reporters in Washington, D.C., from World War II through the early Cold War period. She traces how reporting practices and social networks among journalists built the capital's modern echo chamber and forged a consensus on America's foreign policy obligations-especially its responsibility for leading what became called the free world. McGarr wrote a biography of the Democratic power broker Bob Strauss, The Whole Damn Deal: Robert Strauss and the Art of Politics. Derived from a Kirkus review: A well-paced, exhaustively researched biography of Robert Strauss, the well-connected lawyer, politician, businessman and diplomat known in some circles as "Mr. Democrat." Readers will find McGarr's book packed with compelling stories about her subject's intriguing career, the evolution of the Democratic Party from the 1950s to the '90s and the changing tone in Washington. Strauss established himself as an important figure in state politics by the '50s, served as Chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1972 to 1977, U.S. Trade Representative and special envoy to the Middle East under President Carter and U.S. ambassador to the Soviet Union/Russia under President George H.W. Bush. Strauss is McGarr's great-uncle. Her exclusive access to Strauss himself-as well as to dozens of high-level politicians and media personalities who worked with him strengthens the book. The book draws heavily on material provided by people who admire the subject. Strauss has a Texas-sized personality. It is worth reading to decide whether Strauss is a wise elder statesman or merely an effective practitioner of politics.
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Good in Very Good-dust jacket. 1586488775. Signed and inscribed by author on title page. First edition, first printing. Hard cover published by PublicAffairs in 2011. Spine has a crease lengthwise. Top edges of pages have foxing. Middle of book has a small gap as if something was left in it. Book is in good condition. Dust jacket has slight edge wear and is in very good minus condition. Large 8vo, 433 pages, 1.6 lb.; Large 8vo 9"-10" tall; 433 pages; Signed by Author.
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First Edition [Stated], First Printing [Stated]
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PublicAffairs,U.S.
Published:
2011
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English
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16351066640
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Very good in Very good jacket. xxiv, 433, [3] pages. Illustrations. Abbreviations Used in Notes. Notes. Index. Inscribed by the author on the title page. Kathryn McGarr is an assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research focuses on twentieth-century American political history. McGarr's current research is on the history of foreign policy reporters in Washington, D.C., from World War II through the early Cold War period. She traces how reporting practices and social networks among journalists built the capital's modern echo chamber and forged a consensus on America's foreign policy obligations-especially its responsibility for leading what became called the free world. McGarr wrote a biography of the Democratic power broker Bob Strauss, The Whole Damn Deal: Robert Strauss and the Art of Politics. Derived from a Kirkus review: A well-paced, exhaustively researched biography of Robert Strauss, the well-connected lawyer, politician, businessman and diplomat known in some circles as "Mr. Democrat." Readers will find McGarr's book packed with compelling stories about her subject's intriguing career, the evolution of the Democratic Party from the 1950s to the '90s and the changing tone in Washington. Strauss established himself as an important figure in state politics by the '50s, served as Chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1972 to 1977, U.S. Trade Representative and special envoy to the Middle East under President Carter and U.S. ambassador to the Soviet Union/Russia under President George H.W. Bush. Strauss is McGarr's great-uncle. Her exclusive access to Strauss himself-as well as to dozens of high-level politicians and media personalities who worked with him strengthens the book. The book draws heavily on material provided by people who admire the subject. Strauss has a Texas-sized personality. It is worth reading to decide whether Strauss is a wise elder statesman or merely an effective practitioner of politics.
Edition:
First Edition [Stated], First Printing [Stated]
Publisher:
PublicAffairs,U.S.
Published:
2011
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
15351122749
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Very good in Very good jacket. xxiv, 433, [3] pages. Illustrations. Abbreviations Used in Notes. Notes. Index. Inscribed by Bob Strauss on the half-title page. Signature, dated 2011, compared with images available on the Internet. Strauss died in 2014 and signature believed to be authentic. Kathryn McGarr is an assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research focuses on twentieth-century American political history. McGarr's current research is on the history of foreign policy reporters in Washington, D.C., from World War II through the early Cold War period. She traces how reporting practices and social networks among journalists built the capital's modern echo chamber and forged a consensus on America's foreign policy obligations-especially its responsibility for leading what became called the free world. McGarr wrote a biography of the Democratic power broker Bob Strauss, The Whole Damn Deal: Robert Strauss and the Art of Politics Derived from a Kirkus review: A well-paced, exhaustively researched biography of Robert Strauss, the well-connected lawyer, politician, businessman and diplomat known in some circles as "Mr. Democrat." Readers will find McGarr's book packed with compelling stories about her subject's intriguing career, the evolution of the Democratic Party from the 1950s to the '90s and the changing tone in Washington. Strauss established himself as an important figure in state politics by the '50s, served as Chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1972 to 1977, U.S. Trade Representative and special envoy to the Middle East under President Carter and U.S. ambassador to the Soviet Union/Russia under President George H.W. Bush. Strauss is McGarr's great-uncle. Her exclusive access to Strauss himself-as well as to dozens of high-level politicians and media personalities who worked with him strengthens the book. The book draws heavily on material provided by people who admire the subject. Strauss has a Texas-sized personality. It is worth reading to decide whether Strauss is a wise elder statesman or merely an effective practitioner of politics.