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The Obama Presidency. Promise and Performance.
William J. . Ed(S): Crotty
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Description for The Obama Presidency. Promise and Performance.
A comprehensive analysis of the Obama presidency, its actions in office and its policy directions. The changes in orientation and policy directions that took place are both accounted for and explained in a policy and political context as are their consequences for the institution of the presidency itself. Editor(s): Crotty, William J. Num Pages: 242 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMG; JPHC; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 161 x 20. Weight in Grams: 503.
In this illuminating examination of the Obama presidency, the contributors describe the policy directions followed, and the administration’s level of success in achieving its objectives. Throughout the Obama administration, efforts were intended to alleviate the worst of the economic stress facing the nation, move the president closer to the center of the American political spectrum, and prepare for the upcoming reelection campaign, to be fought primarily on the same issues as the earlier one. The contributors present an analysis of the motivations and political thinking underlying the administration’s action along with assessments of the policy consequences of the issue agenda ... Read more
In this illuminating examination of the Obama presidency, the contributors describe the policy directions followed, and the administration’s level of success in achieving its objectives. Throughout the Obama administration, efforts were intended to alleviate the worst of the economic stress facing the nation, move the president closer to the center of the American political spectrum, and prepare for the upcoming reelection campaign, to be fought primarily on the same issues as the earlier one. The contributors present an analysis of the motivations and political thinking underlying the administration’s action along with assessments of the policy consequences of the issue agenda ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Lexington Books United States
Number of pages
242
Condition
New
Number of Pages
242
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780739172346
SKU
V9780739172346
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99-15
About William J. . Ed(S): Crotty
William Crotty is professor of political science at Northeastern University.
Reviews for The Obama Presidency. Promise and Performance.
When William Crotty and his colleagues tackle a topic, we have learned to expect something special. This book is no exception. Crotty and his contributors revisit the tumultuous journey Barack Obama has been on since the heady days of his 2008 triumph. This book tells us not only what happened, but why Obama's presidency has been buffeted by a unified ... Read more