{"product_id":"inside-hawaiis-capitol-paperback","title":"Inside Hawaii's Capitol - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJim Shon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInside Hawaii's Capitol\u003c\/em\u003e tells the tale of Jim Shon's twelve years as a member of the Hawaii State Legislature. Readers are encouraged to put themselves into the shoes of a legislator and to gain an appreciation for the strengths and weaknesses of today's representative form of democracy in general, and Hawaii's recent experience in particular. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep back from the media hype and sound-bite rhetoric of today's politics to reflect on both the promises and the frustrations of the Capitol world and to understand how the \"system\" attempts to deal with complex problems that often seem beyond the modern legislature's grasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost chapters include a number of lessons and personal conclusions about our democratic process. Readers are invited to ponder these, to agree or disagree, and to better understand how our community elects its representatives and gathers each year to make its laws.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a \"dirty laundry\" book, nor the lofty memoirs of a powerful politician. It will not please those who take delight in trashing government or elected officials. Shon is a true believer in democracy, warts and all. \u003cem\u003eInside Hawaii's Capitol\u003c\/em\u003e is admittedly the view of only one participant, but it can serve as a citizen's handbook for those who would appreciate insights into legislative life. It is also a rare insider case study, valuable for citizens and students of American politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 292\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.66 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 18, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42721034534975,"sku":"9781733833165","price":19.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/b2e71c11b569521b2d7de9bb08582d89.webp?v=1765090942","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/inside-hawaiis-capitol-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}