Ambition in America

Ambition in America
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Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Total Pages : 273
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ISBN-10 : 9780813145051
ISBN-13 : 0813145058
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Book Synopsis Ambition in America by : Jeffrey A. Becker

Download or read book Ambition in America written by Jeffrey A. Becker and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most Americans admire the determination and drive of artists, athletes, and CEOs, but they seem to despise similar ambition in their elected officials. The structure of political representation and the separation of powers detailed in the United States Co


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