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OverviewRoland D. Sawyer was a Western Massachusetts state legislator who, over a half-century in politics, tackled some of the state’s thorniest issues. The Political Life of Reverend Roland D. Sawyer by Tyler L. Wolanin offers insight into legislative politics in Massachusetts as it underwent political and economic transitions, urbanization, and unrest. Though Sawyer never attained high office, his longevity and influence allowed him to shape the policy debate on issues such as voting and elections, prohibition, and criminal justice reform. As a minister, socialist, radical, and “cog in the machine,” Sawyer instigated investigations and impeachments, saw a friend become President, lost elections, had half of his district flooded to make a reservoir, and fell into and out of favor with some of the most famous power players in Massachusetts history. A picture of Sawyer emerges from this book as one of the most interesting Massachusetts political figures of the first half of the twentieth century. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tyler L. WolaninPublisher: Lexington Books Imprint: Lexington Books/Fortress Academic ISBN: 9781666945508ISBN 10: 1666945501 Pages: 396 Publication Date: 15 June 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: Manufactured on demand Table of ContentsReviewsThis book offers a fascinating dive into a time of immense change. Using Roland D. Sawyer's life, Tyler L. Wolanin has portrayed the era in a Massachusetts context, recalling famous political figures and formative events such as the filling of Quabbin Reservoir. -- Matt Szafranski, Editor-in-Chief and Founder of 'Western Mass Politics & Insight' This book offers a fascinating dive into a time of immense change. Using Roland D. Sawyer's life, Tyler L. Wolanin has portrayed the era in a Massachusetts context, recalling famous political figures and formative events such as the filling of Quabbin Reservoir. --Matt Szafranski, Editor-in-Chief and Founder of 'Western Mass Politics & Insight' Author InformationTyler L. Wolanin is research assistant at the Congressional Research Service. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |