Presidential Character, The: Predicting Performance in the White House (Longman Classics in Political Science), 4/e revised

Barber, James David

ISBN 10: 020565259X / ISBN 13: 9780205652594

Published by Prentice Hall, 2008

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5th edition. 536 pages. 9.00x6.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # 020565259X

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Presidential Character, The: Predicting Performance in the White House (Longman Classics in Political Science), 4/e revised
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 020565259X
• ISBN 13: 9780205652594
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 1.09 kilograms

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Synopsis

Dr. James David Barber’s well-known, provocative examination of who has the potential to be voted into the highest office in the land — and why — is being reissued as the newest addition to the “Longman Classics in Political Science” series.  

 

Arguing that patterns in a person’s character, world view, and style can allow us to anticipate their performance as president, The Presidential Character offers explanations and predictions of the performance of presidents and presidential candidates.  Drawing on historical, biographical, and psychological research, Dr. Barber hoped to help voters make judicious choices in determining the country’s highest leaders.  Revisiting this classic work in today’s important presidential election season begs a reconsideration of Barber’s probing and enduring query, “What should we look for in a president?"

About the Author

James David Barber was a Duke University political scientist and provocateur best known for exploring the psychology of Oval Office aspirants and occupants.  He spent years as a consultant to "NBC Nightly News" and as a board member of the Poynter Institute, a center for the study of journalism and media ethics in St. Petersburg, Fla.