Panorama of a Presidency: How George W. Bush Acquired and Spent His Political Capital: How George W. Bush Acquired and Spent His Political Capital

by Schier; Steven E

• ISBN13: 9780765616920
• ISBN10: 0765616920
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-02-15
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

As the controversial presidency of George W. Bush draws to a close, this work provides the first dispassionate, even-handed assessment of Bush's years in office. Widely respected scholar and author Steven E. Schier goes beyond the perspective of contemporary political commentary, and draws on wide-ranging literature about presidential history and strategy to carefully identify both the unique and the familiar aspects of George W. Bush's presidency. Panorama of a Presidency examines Bush's innovative electoral and governing strategies, ambitious foreign and domestic policy initiatives, and the bitterly divisive consequences of his mode of governance. As the first analysis to place the George W. Bush presidency in a broad historical and theoretical context, the book will be an essential foundation for any future studies on the topic.

Author Biography

Steven E. Schier is Dorothy H. and Edward C. Congdon Professor of Political Science at Carleton College.

Table of Contents

Preface

The Presidency

Public Politics

Washington Governance

Domestic Policy

Foreign Policy

Legacies

Appendix

Bibliography

Index

About the Author

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