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Author:   Robert A. Holmes
Publisher:   University Press of America
Imprint:   University Press of America
Dimensions:   Width: 15.30cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.50cm
Weight:   0.417kg
ISBN:  

9780761863076

ISBN 10:   0761863079
Pages:   276
Publication Date:   18 February 2014
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

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

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If those who helped to shape it do not write Atlanta's history, it runs the risk of being forgotten...I am not only proud that he has chronicled his life, I am grateful that he has lived a life worth sharing. -- Shirley Clarke Franklin, Mayor, City of Atlanta, 2002-2010 Bob Holmes has written a fascinating account of his life ...His commitment to public service has earned him a special place in our history. -- Laughlin McDonald, Emeritus Director of the American Civil Liberties Union Southern Regional Office and Voting Rights Project Robert A. Holmes was able to escape the poverty of West Virginia and the mean streets of Harlem in New York City...He succeeded in making an enormous contribution to African-American life and history. -- Georgia Persons, PhD, professor of Political Science, Georgia Institute of Technology and former editor of the National Political Science Review Told with candor, wit and sincerity, this is the compelling story of a life well lived by a small town West Virginia lad who aspired to know the world and make his mark on it...His story will be an inspiration for generations yet to come. -- Mack H. Jones, Professor Emeritus at Clark Atlanta University and first president of the National Black Conference of Black Political Scientists Any person who is interested in understanding the complex and byzantine nature of politics in state legislatures, the politics of public policy making in an urban setting, and how one man was able to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles to become a success in multiple careers should read this book. -- Alvetta Peterman Thomas, EdD, president of Atlanta Technical College

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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.

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