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Patrick Kennedy: The Rise to Power
Darrell M. WestBrown University

ISBN-10: 013017694X
ISBN-13:  9780130176943

Publisher:  Longman
Copyright:  2001
Format:  Paper; 184 pp
Published:  06/23/2000
Status: Instock


Suggested retail price: $39.40
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For courses in Media and Politics, Elections, and American Political Culture.

This case study of Congressman Patrick Kennedy's rise to political prominence illustrates new issues of celebrity that have emerged in America over the last four decades. It explores a number of contemporary topics, along with how famous people use money, media, and name identification to build support and shape the political process.

  • The lesson of celebrity politics.
    • Provides students with important information about how our political system functions, what works in election campaigns, how the media covers famous politicians, and the manner in which political institutions are used by clever politicians. Ex.___

  • An in-depth look at Kennedy's political emergence.
    • Demonstrates the use of fame, how prominence affects the manner in which individuals campaign and govern, and how celebrityhood influences the actions of reporters, donors, and fellow politicians. Ex.___

  • Effects of the Kennedy legacy.
    • Helps students understand how the political activism and energized government, inspired by JFK and RFK, shaped a generation of Americans and a “third generation” of Kennedys. Ex.___

  • Focus on the role of celebrities in politics.
    • Shows students how political careers and power are being increasingly determined by personal wealth, fame, and the media. Ex.___

  • Lively stories—Deals with practical politics of a celebrated American political family.
    • Supplies instructors with good stories that contain analytical points. Answers basic questions for students about how the Kennedys achieve political prominence—and what that tells us about the American political process. Ex.___

  • A balance of public image and private citizenship.
    • Shows students the struggle of dealing with fame, the ability to face challenges, and need for determination in order to succeed. Ex.___

  • Readable writing style.
    • Draws students into the life of the subject, and clarifies the points being made about his person, politics, and the politics of the country. Ex.___

I. A STAR IS BORN.

 1. A Sense of Fragility.

 2. On the Brink.

 3. Running for Convention Delegate.

II. LAUNCHING A CAREER.

 4. Running for the Rhode Island General Assembly.

 5. Learning the Ropes.

 6. Dealing with the Catholic Church.

 7. Challenging the Leadership.

 8. Surviving Palm Beach.

 9. Beating the Speaker.

III. MASTERING CAPITOL HILL.

10. Running for Congress.

11. The New Republican Majority.

12. A State Strategy.

13. The Risks of Fame.

14. The Fight for a Democratic Majority.

15. The Kennedy Phenomenon.

Notes.

Index.

"One of the more intriguing aspects of American politics is the significant role played by political dynasties—families that generation after generation have filled key leadership positions in the country. No dynastic family has left a greater imprint on recent American public than the Kennedys. In Patrick Kennedy: The Rise to Power, an insightful and lively political biography of the current chairman of the Demoncratic Congressional Compaign Committee, Darrell West explores the intersection of traditional political dynasties with contemporary celebrity politics in the newest generation of Kennedy politicians. In so doing, he teaches us a great deal about old politics and new—from "all politics is local" to "permanent campaign." His new book is an instructive and entertaining read."—Thomas E. Mann, W. Averell Harriman Senior Fellow in American Governance, The Brookings Institution



"A fascinating account of the early political life of Congressman Patrick Kennedy—thoroughly researched and carefully written. Step by step from his nearby scholarly perch, Darrell West traces the jagged learning curve of an emerging national figure, as he navigates the entanglements of his celebrity birthrights as a Kennedy and his chosen career as a Rhode Island politician. It's a timely and uniquely informative biography of a now-and-future national political player."—Richard F. Fenno, Jr., Kanan Professor of Political Science, University of Rochester

DARRELL WEST is a professor of Political Science and Director of the John Hazen White, Sr., Public Opinion Laboratory at Brown University. He is a frequent commentator on media and elections and has served as an election consultant to local television stations in Providence since 1988.

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