Up the political ladder : career paths in U.S. politics / Wayne L. Francis, Lawrence W. Kenny

Author: Francis, Wayne L.
Published: Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, [2000]
Copyright Date: ©2000
Physical Description: x, 142 pages ; 24 cm.
Additional Creators: Kenny, Lawrence W.

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Series

Contemporary American politics

Contents

The political ladder and career decision making -- Prospects for success : the political landscape in the 50 states -- Selectivity in career decisions to move up -- Term limits and their impact on career choice, turnover, and selectivity in the states -- Party competition over policy -- Upward mobility and position shifting -- A theory of upward movement.

Subject(s)

Politics, Practical—United States
Politics, Practical—Vocational guidance—United States
Political leadership—United States
Political leadership—Vocational guidance—United States
Politics, Practical—United States—States
Politics, Practical—Vocational guidance—United States—States
Career development—United States

ISBN

0761914269 (perm. paper)
0761914277 (pbk.)

Bibliography Note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 127-131) and index.

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