The Politics of Inclusion [Hardcover]

Governor of New Jersey Thomas H. Kean (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0029183413 | ISBN-13: 978-0029183410 | Publication Date: April 1, 1988 | Edition: First

New Jersey Governor Tom Kean offers a fascinating look inside his private life and into his daring ideas for the GOP after Ronald Reagan. With sharp intelligence and sensitivity, he shares his memories of growing up amidst privilege and power--and his life-long commitment to the ethics of the school teacher he once was.

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The Republican governor of New Jerseylikeable, practical, innovativehas boosted the state's economy and pride, while emphasizing tourism, education, and the environment. He peppers this well-written account of his childhood through the governorship with amusing anecdotes and insights, providing a rarely seen insider's view of New Jersey government. So far, the people and the press have supported him, and this book appears at a fortuitous timeKean is considered vice-presidential material. (An objective, critical analysis of his life and politics will be welcome as a comparison.) Recommended for public and academic libraries. Susan Hamburger, Florida State Univ. Lib., Tallahassee
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 259 pages
• Publisher: The Free Press; First edition (April 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0029183413
• ISBN-13: 978-0029183410
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #717,333 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Leader for All Seasons, June 20, 2003

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Gustavo A. Mellander, Ph.D., D.H.L. "Gus A. M... (George Mason Univer., Virginia) - See all my reviews

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I lived in New Jersy during Mr. Thomas H. Kean's many years in the legislature and as governor. Polite, courteous and gallant to a fault,he nonetheless was firm and decisive when necessary. Widely respected he had that rare quality that led all even his political adversaries to like and respect him. This autobiographical book is enlivened with many anecdotes of his years in public service. It provides the reader with insight into his highly honed core values, his sense of humor and his truly gifted leadership. His talents were such that members of the opposing political party voted for him to be their Assembl;y Leader. The scion of an established and comfortable New Jersey family, he could have coasted through life. But like Theodore Roosevelt he chose to "fight the good fight."

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4.0 out of 5 stars An Interesting Memoir of a Blue State Republican, August 31, 2005

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Robert Fishman (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews
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I found this book to be very interesting. This is through its discussion of how a Republican can win statewide office (through a dramatic landslide) and govern with reasonable effectiveness in a heavily urbanized (and Democratic) state with a significant minority population (living in New York, I can appreciate this situation). Kean is definitely a national spokesman for the center-right of the GOP, and it is too bad that he never tried to advance politically beyond New Jersey. As a moderately conservative Republican (moderate with respect to "hot button" social issues), I think that the Republican Party needs to do more to incorporate Kean's outlook. He has a strong record to show for his brand of Republicanism.