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

by Steven E Schier

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780765616937
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/15/2008
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Presidency; Chapter 2 Public Politics; Chapter 3 Washington Governance; Chapter 4 Domestic Policy; Chapter 5 Foreign Policy; Chapter 6 Legacies;