Robert's Rules of Order (Paperback)

~ Henry Robert (Author) "1. All business should be brought before the assembly by a motion of a member, or by the presentation of a communication to the assembly..." (more)
Key Phrases: common parliamentary law, question before the assembly, subsidiary motion, House of Representatives, Indefinitely Postpone, Order of Precedence of Motions (more...)

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Originally published in 1896, "Robert's Rules of Order," remains to this day the manual of choice when it comes to conducting orderly productive meetings. Written originally as a manual for parliamentary procedure anyone attempting to conduct a meeting will find this little book of extreme help. If you find yourself conducting a meeting and find it less productive than you might have hoped you will be greatly aided in reading this volume. Don't start your next meeting without it.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Digireads.com (January 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1420922521
• ISBN-13: 978-1420922523
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #777,731 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars 'Robert's' Is Important To Know, February 18, 2007

By	A.Trendl HungarianBookstore.com "What is your... (Glen Ellyn, IL USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

While there certainly are other options to understanding parliamentary procedure, "Robert's Rules of Order" is a traditional key to knowing the ways things are done. This is the book, with a leather binding. The leather is its strength and weakness.

True, true: this isn't exactly the sort of book you bring to a coffeehouse on a Saturday. However, it is also true that if you are part of an organization that has organized meetings, 'Robert's Rules' is a great place to start. The liturgy of meeting procedure starts and finishes with the rules set forth in 'Robert's Rules.'

The leather looks and feels great. For use in an ordinary meeting context, it is likely too much. As a gift to your favorite politician (or as a editorial comment to your least favorite politician), the leather is a nice touch.

Get this book, but consider getting one of the plain English versions as well. If you are new to parliamentary procedure, you'll find both books in tandem quite helpful.

I fully recommend, "Robert's Rules of Order" by Henry M. Robert III.

Anthony Trendl
editor, HungarianBookstore.com