Robert A. Holmes

From Poverty to History Maker

An Autobiography

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes how Robert "Bob" Holmes, a former juvenile delinquent, rose from humble beginnings in West Virginia and Harlem, New York to become an influential voice in academics and politics. This book provides an analysis of four decades of Georgia legislative politics from the perspective of a political insider.

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From Poverty to History Maker is the story of how Robert "Bob" Holmes, a former juvenile delinquent, rose from humble beginnings to become an influential voice in academics and politics. A striking testament to the power of commitment, perseverance, and hard work, this book also provides an insightful analysis of four decades of Atlanta and Georgia legislative politics from the perspective of a political insider.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: University Press of America
• Seitenzahl: 278
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Februar 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 456g
• ISBN-13: 9780761863076
• ISBN-10: 0761863079
• Artikelnr.: 40076523

Autorenporträt

Robert A. Holmes, Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Clark Atlanta University, earned his PHD from Columbia University at age 25. A professor and administrator at four universities, he served as president of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists and the Association of Social and Behavioral Scientists. A businessman, civic leader, and Georgia state legislator for 34 years, Holmes has received more than 100 awards and honors for his many history making accomplishments.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword             Preface   Acknowledgements
                                                                                          
Chapter 1 The Early Childhood and Formative Years: Poverty and Segregation
Chapter 2 Higher Education Experiences and My Early Professional Career
Chapter 3 Civic, Political and University Activities in Atlanta    Chapter
4 The 1974 Election Campaign and Early Years in Political Office
             Chapter 5 Atlanta and Georgia Politics in the 1970s and 1980s
Chapter 6 Family, University, Business and Civic Developments Chapter 7 The
Southern Center and Decline of the Political Science Program            
Chapter 8 The Georgia General Assembly in the 1990s              Chapter 9
Election Reform and Other Policy Issues               Chapter 10 My Final
Years in Academia, 2000-2005               Chapter 11 Partisan Politics and
the Georgia Legislature              Chapter 12 The Political Struggle Over
Education Reform          Chapter 13 Republican Control of the Georgia
General Assembly and Adverse Impacts        Chapter 14 The Retirement Years
Index