Boek walter e (2 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Very Good. Signed Copy . Inscribed by author on front endpage. (democracy, united states, history, politics and government ).

Hardcover. Presumed first edition/first printing. xviii, 430 p. : 59 ill., maps; 23 cm. Index of Names. Index of Concepts. Dr. Boek, President of the COllege of Democracy, was assisted by Hatten S. Yoder, Martha Keys, V. J. Adduci, Clyde W. Humphrey, Amos T. Camp, and Donna E. Smith. Foreword by Warren E. BUrger, Chief Justice (ret. ) Supreme Court of the United States. Written in an exciting, easy to read style, with a foreword by Warren E. Burger, Chief Justice (ret. ) of the U.S. Supreme Court, this documents the evolutionary process by which the United States democracy was formed & how it operates. The reader is led in a subtle, friendly & interesting manner through relevant events & processes. It acknowledges the important roles that documents & agreements by earlier leaders had in laying the foundation, beginning with the Magna Carta in 1215 & the Dutch Great Privilege in 1477. The extensive indexes--biographical & subject--make it a significant resource as an encyclopedia. Interwoven are names & deeds of those who made significant contributions to the origin & maintenance of this democracy. As a political science professor & Presidential candidate wrote, "The book is a better combination of history, political science & geography than any other. The author has an ability to say things & move on. It is boiled down to the real meat & does not include puff. " Another Presidential candidate said, "It is indeed a fascinating, comprehensive account of United States history. " According to a teacher, "The author has synthesized both facts & perceptions into a credible whole. The book involves the reader as would a novel. The people, times, places & situations are real, vivid, logical & emphatic. " Very good. No dust jacket. Signed by author. Hutchison, Rusty (cover artist) (illustrator).…