Presidential command : power, leadership, and the making of foreign policy from Richard Nixon to Geroge W. Bush /
A Washington insider reveals how modern presidents have succeeded--and failed--in making foreign policy. In the wake of recent American experiences abroad, and with a new administration taking office, here is an in-depth look at what actually happens in the Oval Office, from a respected expert who h...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | First edition. |
| Imprint: | New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2009. |
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| Retention: | Retained for Eastern Academic Scholars' Trust (EAST) http://eastlibraries.org/retained-materials |
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Author's Note
- 1. Bureaucracy, Democracy, and Legitimacy
- 2. The Modern Setting
- 3. Richard Nixon
- 4. Gerald Ford
- 5. Jimmy Carter
- 6. Ronald Reagan
- 7. George H. W. Bush
- 8. Bill Clinton
- 9. George W. Bush
- 10. Lessons Learned
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Index