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President And Nation - The Making Of Modern America

by John Kentleton
RM38.68 MYR
President And Nation - The Making Of Modern America - Thryft
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Modern presidency's power & role in America's history

President and Nation explores the development of the modern American presidency and its impact on the country's history. Kentleton highlights the importance of strong presidents, such as FDR, in achieving domestic reform and international leadership. This book would be a great read for those interested in American history and politics, as well as anyone seeking to understand the dynamics of presidential power.

President And Nation - The Making Of Modern America

by John Kentleton
RM38.68 MYR
ISBN: 9780333436974
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM226.71 MYR
Authors: John Kentleton
Publisher: Red Globe Press
Date of Publication: 2002-10-04
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.0
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Elected by the American people, the President of the United States is the spokesperson for their nation. Since 1901 the holder of this office has come to assume vast but often imprecisely defined power.President and the Making of Modern America examines the role of the presidency in the political development of the country since the beginning of the twentieth century. In four wide-ranging chapters - the Development of Modern America; the Acheivement of Liberalism; the Attainment of World Power; the Resurgence of Conservatism - John Kentleton skillfully blends narrative with analysis to explore how successive presidents have confronted new domestic problems and foreign challenges. He argues that effective government requires strong presidents, of whom Franklin D. Roosevelt is the prime example. His period in office illustrates how the wise use of presidential power can achieve reform at home and international leadership abroad, and can sustain the forces of democracy.In this topical and clearly written study, Kentleton assesses the role of the President in the making of modern America suggesting that, whilst power may be misused, reluctance or inability to use it may be equally damaging, and denies the great creative potential of the position.
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