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Title: Hardball: How Politics Is Played--Told by One Who Knows the Game by Christopher Matthews ISBN: 0-671-63160-8 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Pub. Date: 01 May, 1988 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.61 (57 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: How politics is really played
Comment: In his book Hardball author Chris Matthews explains the basics of how politics is played in America. Chris Matthews goes through each principal or technique explains it and gives some examples of how it was used. Matthews uses examples of LBJ, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter and others. The book is a quick and easy read yet is one the best books I have ever read about practical politics. Hardball is broken up into four sections each dealing with a specific theme in which certain principals and techniques are discussed and demonstrated.
The first section of the book is called 'Alliances.' In alliances are the first four chapters of the book. Matthews explains the four concepts of this section of the book using examples of LBJ, Tip O'Neil, Ronald Reagan and others. This chapter examines how to develop alliances, how to keep alliances, who alliances should be made with, and the benefits of alliances with the right people.
The second section of the book is called 'Enemies.' Three chapters are in this section of the book. Matthews uses a number of people from this section to illustrate his points. Matthews uses a very interesting story about revenge to illustrate one of his points. This section of the book explains the technique and importance of incorporating some of your enemies into your team, why it is a waste of time to try to get even with those who wrong you, and an important lesson of how people really react to negative campaigning.
The third section of the book is called 'Deals.' There are two chapters in this section of the book. One of Matthews's key points is illustrated with an interesting story about Winston Churchill. This section of the book shows the importance of keeping quite sometimes and how you can get what you want if you agree with the principal of your opponent's argument.
The forth and last section of the book is called 'Reputations.' There are five chapters in this section. Matthews shows the how to establish and keep a reputation. This section shows that looking directly at your own problem will often make that problem go away, how things are defined often decides who is hurt and who isn't, you must always be wary of members of the media, how to use peoples reputations against them and how to cultivate a reputation most helpful to yourself, and how to position yourself in the most advantages position.
This book is a very good and quick read. This makes it easy for people who don't follow politics to understand what really is happening in Washington and when candidates hit the campaign trail.
Rating: 5
Summary: The Real Nitty Gritty
Comment: Chris Matthews spent a lot of time on Capitol Hill working for legendary House Speaker Tip O'Neill. While he was there he accumulated a wealth of practical know-how about the political process. Hardball is easy to read and full of simple wisdom about politics.
One story about Lyndon Johnson is almost worth the price of the book. When Johnson first arrived in Washington as an aide, he rose early and headed to the dorm bathroom to brush his teeth several times the first few mornings. Why? Because he correctly figured he could get to know more of his peers than anybody else through apparently "spontaneous" conversations. It should come as no surprise that Johnson became a leader among his young friends right away. There are several similar gems liberally sprinkled throughout the book.
It should be required reading for any college class in American Government. More importantly, Hardball should be read by anyone considering a career in public policy.
Rating: 5
Summary: Political Must Have
Comment: I was given this when I moved to Washington to work for a U.S. Senator by a friend who had worked in Washington for a few years. It is a must read if you have any interest in politics, even if you don't this is a good read and good knowledge for everyone.
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Title: The Courage of Their Convictions: Sixteen Americans Who Fought Their Way to the Supreme Court by Peter H. Irons, Peter Irons ISBN: 0140128107 Publisher: Penguin Books Pub. Date: 01 March, 1990 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Now, Let Me Tell You What I Really Think by Chris Matthews ISBN: 0684862352 Publisher: Free Press Pub. Date: 27 August, 2002 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: All Politics Is Local: And Other Rules of the Game by Tip O'Neill, Gary Hymel ISBN: 1558504702 Publisher: Adams Media Corporation Pub. Date: 01 January, 1995 List Price(USD): $8.95 |
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Title: American: Beyond Our Grandest Notions by Chris Matthews ISBN: B00009V2NO Publisher: Free Press Pub. Date: November, 2002 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
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Title: Buck Up, Suck Up . . . and Come Back When You Foul Up : 12 Winning Secrets from the War Room by James Carville, Paul Begala ISBN: 0743224221 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Pub. Date: 04 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $23.00 |
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