Items related to High Risk And Big Ambition: Presidency of George W....
Synopsis
Elected with no clear public mandate, George W. Bush achieved surprising legislative successes in his early months in the White House. Following September 11, 2001, his public support rose to unprecedented heights. Actions taken in the following months and years have revealed the exceptionally ambitious nature of the Bush presidency.
High Risk and Big Ambition brings together leading presidency scholars and journalists to assess the trajectory and character of Bush’s time in office. The common theme running through their contributions is that this presidency is best characterized by a series of bold political and policy risks in the service of two primary goals: the transformation of American foreign policy and the creation of a lasting Republican dominance of domestic politics.
Included are discussions of foreign policy, national security, the war in Iraq, Bush’s leadership style, religious politics, and economic policy. George W. Bush emerges as an "orthodox innovator" who skillfully deploys both personal politics and the power of his office in an effort to complete the conservative governmental agenda initiated by Ronald Reagan. Yet because of the size of his ambitions, each success sets up a greater risk of failure. That alone makes his presidency one of the most interesting and consequential in decades.
High Risk and Big Ambition brings together leading presidency scholars and journalists to assess the trajectory and character of Bush’s time in office. The common theme running through their contributions is that this presidency is best characterized by a series of bold political and policy risks in the service of two primary goals: the transformation of American foreign policy and the creation of a lasting Republican dominance of domestic politics.
Included are discussions of foreign policy, national security, the war in Iraq, Bush’s leadership style, religious politics, and economic policy. George W. Bush emerges as an "orthodox innovator" who skillfully deploys both personal politics and the power of his office in an effort to complete the conservative governmental agenda initiated by Ronald Reagan. Yet because of the size of his ambitions, each success sets up a greater risk of failure. That alone makes his presidency one of the most interesting and consequential in decades.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Steven E. Schier, the Dorothy H. and Edward C. Congdon Professor of Political Science at Carleton College, is the author or editor of numerous books including The Postmodern Presidency: Bill Clinton’s Legacy in U.S. Politics, and By Invitation Only: The Rise of Exclusive Politics in the United States.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for High Risk And Big Ambition: Presidency of George W....
Stock Image
High Risk And Big Ambition: Presidency of George W. Bush
Published by
University of Pittsburgh Press, 2004
ISBN 10: 0822958503
ISBN 13: 9780822958505
Used
Softcover
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # I27D-01507
Stock Image
High Risk And Big Ambition: Presidency of George W. Bush
Published by
University of Pittsburgh Press, 2004
ISBN 10: 0822958503
ISBN 13: 9780822958505
Used
Paperback
Seller: Lot O'Books, Norfolk, VA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fine. ***EXCELLENT CONDITION*** CLEAN PAGES*** like new.light edge wear. We specialize in non-fiction books. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Seller Inventory # mon0000011975
Stock Image
High Risk And Big Ambition: Presidency of George W. Bush
Published by
University of Pittsburgh Press, 2004
ISBN 10: 0822958503
ISBN 13: 9780822958505
Used
Paperback
Seller: Aardvark Rare Books, Presteigne, HEREF, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fine. **PAPERBACK** No stamps or inscriptions; clean condition. Seller Inventory # mon0000305193
Buy Used
US$ 26.87
US$ 18.54 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available