| Mississippi Politics: The Struggle for Power, 1976-2008 Updated, Expand Edition Contributor(s): Nash, Jere (Author), Taggart, Andy (Author), Grisham, John (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1604732660 ISBN-13: 9781604732665 Publisher: University Press of Mississippi OUR PRICE: $31.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - Political Science | American Government - State - Political Science | Political Process - Political Parties |
| Dewey: 976.206 |
| LCCN: 2009010837 |
| Physical Information: 1.51" H x 6.32" W x 9.12" (1.74 lbs) 432 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Mississippi - Chronological Period - 1950-1999 - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Originally published in 2006, Mississippi Politics quickly became the definitive work on the state's recent political history, campaigns, legislative battles, and litigation, as well as how Mississippi shaped and was shaped by national and regional trends. A central theme of the 2006 edition was the state's gradual transition from a Democratic surety to a Republican stronghold. For this updated edition, authors Jere Nash and Andy Taggart examine the aftermath of the 2007 gubernatorial and 2008 presidential elections--and all the fireworks in between. This new edition adds a chapter covering the last two years and includes analyses of the 2007 and 2008 statewide, legislative, and federal elections; the resignations of Senator Trent Lott and Congressman Chip Pickering; the indictments of Richard Scruggs and other prominent lawyers; President Barack Obama's influence on the state's 2008 voting dynamics; and the election of House Speaker Billy McCoy. |
Contributor Bio(s): Taggart, Andy: - Andy Taggart, a Republican, currently operates his own law firm, focusing on business counseling and consulting with emphasis on government and health. He has served as executive director of the Mississippi Republican Party, chief of staff for the Office of the Governor, and president/CEO of the Mississippi Technology Alliance.Nash, Jere: - Jere Nash, Jackson, Mississippi, is coauthor of Mississippi Politics: The Struggle for Power, 1976-2008 (published by University Press of Mississippi) and Mississippi Fried Politics: Tall Tales from the Backroom.Grisham, John: - John Grisham is the renowned author of numerous novels, and he is a former legislator originally from Mississippi |