Writing for the Public Good
Writing for the Public Good
Essays from David R. Colburn and Senator Bob Graham
This book presents over 100 important opinion pieces from David R. Colburn and Senator Bob Graham, two of the most influential public figures in contemporary Florida, illustrating the power of civic engagement in tackling issues facing the nation.
<b>Steven Noll</b> is master lecturer in history and affiliate faculty member of the Bob Graham Center for Public Service at the University of Florida. He is coauthor of <i>Ditch of Dreams: The Cross Florida Barge Canal and the Struggle for Florida’s Future</i>. <b>David R. Colburn</b> (1942‒2019) served in many roles at the University of Florida, including as provost and senior vice president, professor of history, and director of the Bob Graham Center for Public Service. He is the author of <i>From Yellow Dog Democrats to Red State Republicans: Florida and Its Politics since 1940</i>. <b>Senator Bob Graham</b> served the state of Florida for nearly four decades as first a state legislator, then governor, and finally a three-term U.S. Senator. In 2006 he created the Bob Graham Center for Public Service at the University of Florida to continue his legacy of leadership and train the next generation of Sunshine State leaders.
