Background
Reeher, Grant Davis was born on August 6, 1960 in Baltimore. Son of David Harry and Elizabeth Denoon Reeher.
( Click on Democracy examines the first national election...)
Click on Democracy examines the first national election in which the Internet played a major role. The contributors argue that the Internet’s most profound political impact on Election 2000 has largely been missed or underestimated. The reason: the difference it made was more social than electoral, more about building political communities than about generating votes and money.Voter turnout has dwindled over the past forty years, and fewer Americans are involved in civic activities. The real story of the Internet is its emergence as a community builder under the radar of most political observers who focus on large institutions in a society that has become politically disengaged and disenchanted. The contributors to Click on Democracy talk at length with the people who are using the Internet in new and effective ways, and who are capitalizing on the Internet’s power as a networking tool for civic action. Viewed from this bottom-up perspective, the Internet emerges as an exciting and powerful source of renewal for civic engagement.
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( In First Person Political, Grant Reeher combats the pub...)
In First Person Political, Grant Reeher combats the public's alienation from and distrust of politicians by putting a personal face on everyday political life. Through moving personal interviews, Reeher allows legislators to tell their own stories about how and why they came to politics, the experience of serving in their state legislature, their decisions to stay or leave, and the many trials they face in the name of public service. Reeher contends that these politicians do have the public good in mind and often suffer great personal losses for their chance to represent the people and fight for what they think is right. His research also shows that those who choose to run for office often come from a background of deep community involvement. Reeher argues against public cynicism about our elected officials, and his profiles stir not only our praise and respect for these legislators, but also a greater belief in the democratic process itself. The excerpts from his interviews provide a rarely afforded intimate look at these politicians. What emerges from these stories is a humane and believable portrait of public servants acting on behalf of the public good, a portrait that should provide some comfort, perhaps even inspiration, for citizens concerned about the state of American democracy.
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social sciences educator writer
Reeher, Grant Davis was born on August 6, 1960 in Baltimore. Son of David Harry and Elizabeth Denoon Reeher.
Bachelor, Dartmouth College, 1982. Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1992.
Member faculty Syracuse (New York ) University, since 1992. Health care policy fellow University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1995—1997. Member faculty Federal Executive Institute, Charlottesville, Virginia, since 1999.
( In First Person Political, Grant Reeher combats the pub...)
( Click on Democracy examines the first national election...)
( An intriguing look into the minds of legislators )
Secretary board directors Social Capital Development Corporation, Albany, New York, since 1999. Member Prostate Cancer Education Council, Syracuse, 1999—2002. Sponsor Inner City Little League, since 2002.
Member of American Political Science Association (section chair 1998—2002, William Anderson award 1993).
Married Kathryn Ann Sowards, June 15, 2002. 1 child Davis.