You Say You Want a Revolution: A Story of Information Age Politics

by Reed Hundt

This book is a unique account of the way politics has shaped the information age in America. Reed E. Hundt, chairman from 1993 to 1997 of the Federal Communications Commission, the nation's chief... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300083645
• ISBN13: 9780300083644
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.5" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Extraordinary if you're interested in policy

I'm a telecom reporter, and this is one of the three best books in the field. I know many of the people and incidents included, and Reed (whom I've met a few times but don't know well) is right on target. It's a remarkably candid book, including some of his errors, with humor and depth on the process and many of the people involved. If you're not interested in policy, especially communications, this is not a book for you. Loads of insider stuff not interesting unless, like me, you're fascinated by how D.C. makes decisions.

Fun and insightful look at Washington meets Broadband

This book opened my eyes to the dealings of large telecom and media corporations and their lobbying in Washington.Reed Hundt is clearly partisan in his views but he is an insider who writes clearly and incisively. This book is fun!You might disagree with Mr Hundt political views or the effects of his influential chairmanship but you got to give him credit for disclosing facts that would have otherwise been unknown. "You Say You Want a Revolution" is refreshing; Reed Hundt's book opens the door for controversy and contributes a thriving democracy in America.

An essential guide for policymakers and business people

For any policymaker, there are two critical features: good policy and good politics. This book shows how the two often are not closely linked. It requires effort to understand how to sell, presell, and continue to support policy decisions so that they succeed in the mercurial world of politics. Reed Hundt was able to learn from early mistakes in the politics of implementing the cable act to successfully sell the auction program and the implementation of the telecom act. Business people, including those not in telecommunications, need to understand the intracies of how government policy is made and sold. Hundt's humorous and self deprecating stories make these lessons apparent and easy to digest.

You Say You Want A Revolution: A Story of Information Age...

A fascinating, entertaining & educational journey of good triumphing over bad within the political world of the FCC. I learned a lot, laughed a lot, and was intrigued by the actions of the characters in the world of high-tech politics.

The inner game of the FCC

Prepared to be better informed, I found that I was, as well, fascinated, intrigued and entertained by this droll memoir. Mr. Hundt manages to convey the details of the deregulation of the telecom industry while entertaining his readers with insider anecdotes. I highly recommend this book to anyone who needs a quick update on communication industry changes in the U.S. or for anyone who has hooked a modem up to a phone line.