Debating the Obama Presidency

by Steven E. Schier (Editor)

Overview

In the first book to present both the arguments for and against Barack Obama’s presidency and its policies, prominent political scientists and Washington think tank scholars address Obama’s domestic, economic and foreign policies and his political legacy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781442261518
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	09/22/2016
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	294
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

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

Table of Contents

Introduction: A Controversial Presidency Steven E. Schier 1 Sound Work in a Tough Environment: Obama’s Governing Achievements John Kenneth White 2 Obama and Washington: Fallen Hopes and Frustrated Change John J. Pitney Jr. 3 Barack Obama’s Electoral Legacy: In a Polarized Era, Democrats Poised for Success in 2016 and Beyond Alan I. Abramowitz 4 With Enemies Like This, Who Needs Friends?: How Barack Obama Revived the Republican Party William G. Mayer 5 Obama’s Foreign Policy: Securing America’s Position, Avoiding Costly Errors Lawrence Korb and Peter Juul 6 America in Decline Danielle Pletka 7 Progress and Good Governance in Domestic Policy Ruth O’Brien 8 The Limits of Governmental Accomplishment: Obama’s Domestic Policies Andrew E. Busch 9 Back from the Brink: Obama’s Economic Record Daniel E. Ponderl 10 Economic Stagnation in the Obama Presidency Raymond Tatalovich Index About the Contributors

Editorial Reviews

In Debating the Obama Presidency, Steve Schier has assembled a stellar cast of American politics scholars who have written provocative and insightful essays spanning the major topics of the Obama presidency, from electoral politics to foreign policy. Whether your politics are right, left, or center, each essay in this well balanced collection will capture your interest. 

James E. Campbell