ISBN: 9780963124661 - the last of the black emperors: the hollow comeback of marion barry in the new age of black leaders: the hollow comeback of marion barry in a new age of black leaders (10 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The 1990 FBI videotape of Washington, D.C. mayor Marion Barry smoking crack transfixed television viewers nationwide. Shouting now-notorious obscenities at the woman who helped agents trap him, Barry was publicly disgraced, his personal and political life apparently wrecked. But in 1994, following his release from federal prison, Barry was elected once more to serve as mayor of the nation's capital.How did Barry pull off his political resurrection? Why are African-Americans so enamored of him? And why, despite his return to power, has Barry's story so dramatically lost promise?In The Last of the Black Emperors, author Jonetta Rose Barras explains the many paradoxes of Marion Barry's career, and documents the growth of his racial and political identities parallel with those of his largely black constituency. …

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The 1990 FBI videotape of Washington, D.C. mayor Marion Barry smoking crack transfixed television viewers nationwide. Shouting now-notorious obscenities at the woman who helped agents trap him, Barry was publicly disgraced, his personal and political life apparently wrecked. But in 1994, following his release from federal prison, Barry was elected once more to serve as mayor of the nation's capital.How did Barry pull off his political resurrection? Why are African-Americans so enamored of him? And why, despite his return to power, has Barry's story so dramatically lost promise?In The Last of the Black Emperors, author Jonetta Rose Barras explains the many paradoxes of Marion Barry's career, and documents the growth of his racial and political identities parallel with those of his largely black constituency. …

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good+. First Printing. Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 309 pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very good condition. Very good dust jacket. 332 pages. Chronology. Illustrations. Endnotes. Source Notes. Selected bibliography. Index. Corner of one page creased. Offering a gripping, informative, and balanced assessment of Mayor Marion Barry, this book reveals how a crafty, first-generation civil rights era politician pulled off his amazing return to power. First edition. Stated. First printing [stated]. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Mint. Near Mint. The 1990 FBI videotape of Washington, D.C. mayor Marion Barry smoking crack transfixed television viewers nationwide. Shouting now-notorious obscenities at the woman who helped agents trap him, Barry was publicly disgraced, his personal and political life apparently wrecked. But in 1994, following his release from federal prison, Barry was elected once more to serve as mayor of the nation s capital.How did Barry pull off his political resurrection? Why are African-Americans so enamored of him? And why, despite his return to power, has Barry s story so dramatically lost promise?In The Last of the Black Emperors, author Jonetta Rose Barras explains the many paradoxes of Marion Barry s career, and documents the growth of his racial and political identities parallel with those of his largely black constituency.…

Hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First edition. 309pp. Black and white photographs by Darrow Montgomery. Near fine with light stain on bottom page edges in a fine dustwrapper. Inscribed by the author on the half-title.