In this revised and updated edition of his bestselling work, lpresidential historian Stephen Hess offers an encyclopaedic tour of the families that have loomed large over America's political history. Starting with John Adams, Hess paints the portraits of the men and women who, by coincidence, connivance, or sheer sense of duty, have made up America's political elite.
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The book offers insightful commentary on political etiquette during campaigns, addressing the behaviors of both politicians and journalists. Through a series of sharp observations, it covers various campaign-related topics while presenting sensible suggestions aimed at correcting dishonest or illegal practices, as well as addressing common annoyances. Hess’s approach combines humor with practical advice, making it a valuable resource for understanding the dynamics of political campaigns.
What happens when a conservative president makes a liberal professor from the Ivy League his top urban affairs adviser? The president is Richard Nixon, the professor is Harvard's Daniel Patrick Moynihan. Of all the odd couples in American public life, they are probably the oddest. číst celé
This memoir by a certified member of Washington's old-guard establishment is rich with insight into contemporary American democracy, poignant in its reflections of avoidable missteps by even the best and most experienced leaders, and consistently good-humoured in the author's self-awareness of his own role behind the scenes of political power.
In the fourth edition of Organizing the Presidency, Stephen Hess and James Pfiffner argue that the successes and failures of presidents from Roosevelt to Trump have resulted in large part from how the president deployed and used White House staffers and other top officials responsible for carrying out Oval Office policy.
This book explores China's growing role in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) over recent decades, examining the implications of Beijing's increasing presence through various case studies of specific SSA countries. China's economic and political engagement has become a focal point of discussion in both political and academic arenas, attracting both praise and criticism. As a leading force among rising powers from the developing world, China is actively seeking strategic natural resources in a region historically influenced by Western powers. The literature on Sino-African relations has surged in the past decade. Rather than questioning the overall benefits of China's involvement in SSA, this work emphasizes the often-neglected perspectives of African publics regarding China's engagement. It moves beyond a one-size-fits-all narrative by analyzing China's impact on a country-by-country basis, considering the depth of Chinese involvement, each nation's political institutions, and how local political entrepreneurs leverage Chinese relations for political mobilization. This analysis will appeal to scholars and policymakers interested in Africa's development and the dynamics of international relations with China.