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The Speechwriter A Brief Education in Politics

Hardcover • 2015 • English

The Speechwriter A Brief Education in Politics

By Barton Swaim

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About the book

An intimate and hilarious look inside the spin room of the modern politician: a place where ideals are crushed, English is mangled, people are humiliated, and the opportunity for humor is everywhere. Everyone knows this kind of politician: a charismatic maverick who goes up against the system and its ways, but thinks he doesn’t have to live by the rules. Through his own experience as the speechwriter for a controversial governor, Barton Swaim tells the story of a band of believers who attach th...Show more

Narrative theme: Politics
Political structure and processes
International relations

Book details

ISBN

9781476769929

Publisher

Simon and Schuster

Published year

2015

Language

English

Original title

The Speechwriter A Brief Education in Politics

Format

Hardcover

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