Actors, Athletes, and Astronauts: Political Amateurs in the United States Congress

by David T. Canon

Book Overview

The U.S. Congress is typically seen as an institution filled with career politicians who have been seasoned by experience in lower levels of political office. In fact, political amateurs have comprised roughly one quarter of the House of Representatives since 1930. The effect of amateurs' inexperience on their political careers, roles in Congress, and impact on the political system has never been analyzed in detail.

Written in a lucid style...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226092682
• ISBN13: 9780226092683
• Release Date: December 1990
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.6"