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Virginia Politics & Government in a New Century: The Price of Power
Contributor(s): Thomas, Jeff (Author)

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 ISBN: 1540200507     ISBN-13: 9781540200501
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: October 2016
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BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | American Government - State
- Political Science | Corruption & Misconduct
- Political Science | Political Process - General
Dewey: 320.975
Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6" W x 9" L (1.18 lbs) 274 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 21st Century
- Geographic Orientation - Virginia
- Cultural Region - South Atlantic
- Cultural Region - Southeast U.S.
 
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The modern political landscape of Virginia bears little resemblance to the past. The commonwealth is a nationally influential swing state alongside stalwarts like Florida or Ohio. But with increased power comes greater scrutiny--and corruption. Governor Bob McDonnell received a jail sentence on federal corruption charges, later vacated by the U.S. Supreme Court. Corporate influence on the state legislature and other leaders resulted in numerous ethics violations. Scandal erupted at the prestigious University of Virginia when the school ousted its president amid political drama and intrigue. Author Jeff Thomas reveals the intersection of money, power and politics and the corrosive effect on government in a new era.

Contributor Bio(s): Thomas, Jeff: - Jeff Thomas attended college at the Duke University School of Engineering and graduate school at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs. After college, he served as a teacher for one year through the Harvard Center for International Development's World Teach program. After graduate school, he worked in health policy in Washington, D.C. His work has appeared in numerous local and national newspapers and academic journals.
 
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