Copyright Date:
2008
Edition Date:
2008
Release Date:
09/01/08
Pages:
xvii, 292 pages
ISBN:
0-8160-7089-X
ISBN 13:
978-0-8160-7089-3
Dewey:
320.973023
LCCN:
2007050775
Dimensions:
25 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
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The scope of this reference source is to provide the "practical idealist" with information on more than 75 positions in the areas of politics, government, and activism. This might encompass such jobs as running for political office, monitoring legislation, and fighting for a cause, such as community organizer. The volume is organized into the three main categories noted in the title. The 10 appendixes include information on various pay scales, graduate-school programs, advocacy groups, and other helpful resources. Take, for example, a job once held by Barack Obama. The entry for "Community Organizer" provides a thumbnail profile (duties, alternate titles, salary range, employment prospects, advancement prospects, career ladder, and prerequisites); a position description; more details on items listed in the thumbnail, such as employment and advancement opportunities and education and training; and "Tips for Entry." This volume is recommended for career-resource centers and for general library reference sections.
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Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 284-286) and index.
Praise for the previous edition:
...recommended for public, high school, and college library collections.—American Reference Books Annual
People involved in government, politics, and activism share a passion for public service as well as a desire to make a difference. Career Opportunities in Politics, Government, and Activism, Second Edition provides detailed information on a broad spectrum of careers in these fields—from consulting, community issues, and political campaigns to law, lobbying, and nonprofit administration. This new edition updates all key information, including salary ranges and employment outlook, and features a new foreword by Congressman Richard E. Neal.
Each of the 75 job profiles—including five new for this edition—provides detailed information about the duties, salaries, and prospects for each job. Extensive appendixes include federal government employment resources, listings of graduate school programs and advocacy associations, and useful Web sites. Special appendixes include Frequently Asked Questions About the Civil Service and How to Run for Political Office—the Basics.
New and updated career profiles include:
Antidiscrimination worker
Campaign manager
City year member
Community organizer
Consumer activist
Economic developer
Finance director
Housing specialist
Legislative assistant
Mayor
Media strategist
Opposition researcher
Policy analyst
Political consultant
Program officer, foundation
Public information officer
State legislator
Victim advocate
Webmaster
and more.
Excerpted from Politics, Government, and Activism by Joan Axelrod-Contrada
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Praise for the previous edition: "...recommended for public, high school, and college library collections." American Reference Books Annual People involved in government, politics, and activism share a passion for public service as well as a desire to make a difference. Career Opportunities in Politics, Government, and Activism, Second Edition provides detailed information on a broad spectrum of careers in these fieldsfrom consulting, community issues, and political campaigns to law, lobbying, and nonprofit administration. This new edition updates all key information, including salary ranges and employment outlook, and features a new foreword by Congressman Richard E. Neal. Each of the 75 job profilesincluding five new for this editionprovides detailed information about the duties, salaries, and prospects for each job. Extensive appendixes include federal government employment resources, listings of graduate school programs and advocacy associations, and useful Web sites. Special appendixes include Frequently Asked Questions About the Civil Service and How to Run for Political Office the Basics. New and updated career profiles include: Antidiscrimination worker Campaign manager City year member Community organizer Consumer activist Economic developer Finance director Housing specialist Legislative assistant Mayor Media strategist Opposition researcher Policy analyst Political consultant Program officer, foundation Public information officer State legislator Victim advocate Webmaster and more.
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