the united states of ambition
Book Details
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Author: Alan Ehrenhalt
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Publisher: Times Books
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Language: English
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Published Year: 1992
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Pages: 309
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Cover: Paperback
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Dimensions: 21 x 14 cm
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Condition: Used – Good
About the Book
The United States of Ambition by Alan Ehrenhalt offers a sharp and revealing examination of the evolving nature of American politics. In this insightful work, Ehrenhalt explores how personal ambition has increasingly become the driving force behind political careers, often overshadowing the traditional ideals of public service and civic responsibility.
Across 309 pages, the author blends political science with seasoned journalistic analysis to investigate why modern politicians pursue office with relentless determination and how this culture of ambition shapes governance, policymaking, and leadership quality. Rather than presenting abstract theory, Ehrenhalt provides close-up observations and real-world examples that make the book both intellectually rigorous and highly accessible.
Published by Times Books, this 1992 paperback edition remains relevant for readers interested in political behavior, democratic systems, and contemporary governance. An essential read for students of political science, history enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to understand the motivations that influence modern American leadership.
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the united states of ambition
the united states of ambition
Book Details
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Author: Alan Ehrenhalt
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Publisher: Times Books
-
Language: English
-
Published Year: 1992
-
Pages: 309
-
Cover: Paperback
-
Dimensions: 21 x 14 cm
-
Condition: Used – Good
About the Book
The United States of Ambition by Alan Ehrenhalt offers a sharp and revealing examination of the evolving nature of American politics. In this insightful work, Ehrenhalt explores how personal ambition has increasingly become the driving force behind political careers, often overshadowing the traditional ideals of public service and civic responsibility.
Across 309 pages, the author blends political science with seasoned journalistic analysis to investigate why modern politicians pursue office with relentless determination and how this culture of ambition shapes governance, policymaking, and leadership quality. Rather than presenting abstract theory, Ehrenhalt provides close-up observations and real-world examples that make the book both intellectually rigorous and highly accessible.
Published by Times Books, this 1992 paperback edition remains relevant for readers interested in political behavior, democratic systems, and contemporary governance. An essential read for students of political science, history enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to understand the motivations that influence modern American leadership.
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Book Details
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Author: Alan Ehrenhalt
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Publisher: Times Books
-
Language: English
-
Published Year: 1992
-
Pages: 309
-
Cover: Paperback
-
Dimensions: 21 x 14 cm
-
Condition: Used – Good
About the Book
The United States of Ambition by Alan Ehrenhalt offers a sharp and revealing examination of the evolving nature of American politics. In this insightful work, Ehrenhalt explores how personal ambition has increasingly become the driving force behind political careers, often overshadowing the traditional ideals of public service and civic responsibility.
Across 309 pages, the author blends political science with seasoned journalistic analysis to investigate why modern politicians pursue office with relentless determination and how this culture of ambition shapes governance, policymaking, and leadership quality. Rather than presenting abstract theory, Ehrenhalt provides close-up observations and real-world examples that make the book both intellectually rigorous and highly accessible.
Published by Times Books, this 1992 paperback edition remains relevant for readers interested in political behavior, democratic systems, and contemporary governance. An essential read for students of political science, history enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to understand the motivations that influence modern American leadership.












