Campaign! The 1983 Election that Rocked Chicago
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Author Description
Part of The Special Collections and Preservation Division at the Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago Public Library Mike Leonard, NBC News correspondent: "This is storytelling at its best. With insight, compassion and humor Peter Nolan turns a semi-forgotten big city mayoral battle into a riveting and timeless tale of human behavior...the good and the bad." From the Foreword by F. Richard Ciccone, Author of Daley: Power and Presidential Politics and Mike Royko: A Life in Print; former Managing Editor of the Chicago Tribune: "In Campaign, veteran newsman Peter Nolan, who covered all the players in the 1983 contest, has written a first-hand account of not only the key participants, the candidates and their top supporters, but also of relatively unknown election workers who invested their time and passions in a way not seen since in Chicago politics. Nolan does not shy from inserting himself into the story where it warrants. His tale of being recruited by Epton as potential City Hall press secretary is only one of the anecdotes that reflects on how unusual the campaign seemed...This is a book that every Chicago politician ought to keep under his pillow...There is never enough history, and this is a nice slice of it."
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
The 1983 Chicago mayoral election, a pivotal moment in the city's political history, serves as the central focus of this detailed account. Peter Nolan, a veteran newsman who covered the election firsthand, provides an insider's perspective on the key participants, including the candidates and their top supporters, as well as the dedicated election workers who fueled the campaign. The book delves into the human behavior, both admirable and flawed, that characterized this significant political contest. Nolan also inserts himself into the narrative, recounting his own recruitment by one of the candidates, which highlights the unusual nature of the campaign.
THE SCOPE MAP
- A first-hand account of the 1983 Chicago mayoral election.
- Profiles of key candidates, their supporters, and election workers.
- Insights into the human behavior and motivations driving political campaigns.
- Anecdotes from the author's personal involvement in the election.
- A historical analysis of a significant moment in Chicago politics.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This book is lauded as exceptional storytelling, transforming a nearly forgotten mayoral battle into a compelling and enduring narrative of human conduct. Reviewers highlight its insight, compassion, and humor, noting that it captures the essence of the political players and the passion of ordinary election workers. The account is considered essential reading for Chicago politicians, offering a valuable historical perspective on the city's political landscape. It is praised for its vivid portrayal of a unique campaign and its contribution to Chicago's political history.
Page Count:
199
Publication Date:
2012-01-05
Publisher:
Amika Press
ISBN-10:
097084168X
ISBN-13:
9780970841681
Non-Fiction
Biography
History
Politics
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