Being Political: Leadership and Democracy in the Pacific Islands 9780824854584

Politicians everywhere tend to attract cynicism and inspire disillusionment. They are supposed to epitomize the promise

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Being Political: Leadership and Democracy in the Pacific Islands
 9780824854584

Table of contents :
Contents
From the General Editor
Preface
1. Politicians and Antipoliticians
2. Arriving
3. Running and Representing
4. Legislating and Governing
5. Motivations, Intentions, and Rewards
6. Leading and Leaving
7. Understanding Politicians
Appendix 1. Background Information
Appendix 2. Notes on Sources
Appendix 3. Selected Life Histories
Notes
Bibliography
Index

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