A Capitol Journey by Vincent P Carocci
In A Capitol Journey, offers a colorful and honest look at the ups and downs of state politics, Pennsylvania style, through the lens of a veteran journalist and political insider. This book is a lively and a satisfying introduction to the political culture of the Keystone state.“Whether you are happy about—or horrified by—the hardball politics played in Harrisburg, you will learn much from A Capitol Journey about the ‘stories behind the stories’ of Pennsylvania government over the past four decadesAs an outsider looking in, and as an insider looking out, Vince Carocci is the perfect guy to write this book.”
—Russell E. Eshleman Jr., former Harrisburg bureau chief, The Philadelphia Inquirer
“Vince’s book is a fine introduction to the political culture of our state.”
—Al Holliday Pennsylvania Magazine
“This is a book worth reading by anyone trying to understand the operation of Pennsylvania’s state government in the latter part of the 20th century.”
—Harold Cox Commonwealth
“Carocci is an excellent storyteller and has some insights into Pennsylvania politics and government not available at the moment anywhere else. Anyone searching for a classic insider account, complete with anecdotes and analysis, will find the book profitable to read.”
—G. Terry Madonna Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography
Vincent P. Carocci covered state politics in Harrisburg during the 1960s for UPI and AP and then again in the early 1970s for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He then served on the Senate staff of the Democratic Party for thirteen years. From 1987 to 1995 he was a senior staffer for Governor Robert P. Casey during his two terms in office. From 1995 to 2003 he was Director of Government Affairs for Capital BlueCross. Now retired, he lives near Harrisburg.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780271058573 |
| ISBN 10 | 0271058579 |
| Title | A Capitol Journey |
| Author | Vincent P Carocci |
| Series | Keystone Books |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pennsylvania State University Press |
| Year published | 2013-01-15 |
| Number of pages | 312 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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