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Who is government? : the untold story of public service / Cover Image Book Book

Who is government? : the untold story of public service / edited by Michael Lewis.

Lewis, Michael (Michael M.), (editor.).

Summary:

"Who works for the government and why does their work matter? An urgent and absorbing civics lesson from an all-star team of writers and storytellers."-- Publisher description.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9798217047802
  • Physical Description: 243 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Riverhead Books, 2025.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- The canary / Michael Lewis -- The sentinal / Casey Cep -- The searchers / Dave Eggers -- The number / John Lanchester -- The cyber sleuth / Geraldine Brooks -- The equalizer / Sarah Vowell -- The rookie / W. Kamau Bell -- The free living bureaucrat / Michael Lewis -- Image credits.

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  • 0 of 2 copies available at Town of Hanover Libraries.

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  • 5 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Etna Library 351 LEW 31257000332329 New items Checked out 04/29/2025
Howe Library 351 LEW 31254003945165 New books - Main floor Checked out 05/10/2025

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