Dave Barry Hits Below the Beltway

Dave Barry

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Ballantine Books Inc.
15 October 2002

Biography: general; Literature: history & criticism

Just in time, Dave Barry supplies the wholly original, much needed history and guide to the new American politics and its three capitals, Washington, D.C., Austin, and South Florida. No surprise- it's hilarious.

Understanding the urgent need for a deeply thoughtful balanced book to explain our national political process, Dave Barry has not even come close. Though he himself has covered many campaigns, run for President several times, and run for cover at the rainy inauguration of George W. Bush (the man will spare nothing for his art) Barry has instead outdone himself.

Below the Beltwayincludes Barry's stirring account of how the United States was born, including his version of a properly rewritten Declaration (When in the course of human events it behooves us, the people, not to ask ""What can our country do for us, anyway?"" but rather whether we have anything to fear except fear itself...)and a revised Constitution (Section II- The House of Representatives shall be composed of people who own at least two dark suits and have not been indicted recently.).

Dave also cracks the income tax code, explains the growth(s) of government, congressional hearing difficulties, and the persistent rumors of the influence of capital in the Capitol. Among other civic contributions, his tour of Washington, D.C., should end school class trips forever.

By: Dave Barry
Imprint: Ballantine Books Inc.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 208mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 219g
ISBN: 9780345432483
ISBN 10: 0345432487
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 15 October 2002
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dave Barry was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for being, as The New York Times said, ""the funniest man in America."" His home paper is the Miami Herald; his syndicate services hundreds of other newspapers. (This book is all original, not a collection of columns.) He lives, by no coincidence, in Florida.

Reviews for Dave Barry Hits Below the Beltway

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