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Applies a variety of scholarly approaches to analyze the long-term impact of President Obama as a leader and policymaker. Historic, intriguing, and important in so many ways, the Obama presidency will be studied by scholars and students for years to come. With the rise in hyperpartisanship, legislative gridlock, political dysfunction, ""fake news,"" and other negative trends, it is imperative that academicians weigh in with a rigorous assessment of Obama's presidency. This volume applies a variety of scholarly approaches to analyze the impact of Obama as a leader and policymaker. Scholars from disciplines such as political science, history, environmental science, economics, and communication come together to provide an interdisciplinary and wide-ranging appraisal of the president. Across the varied chapters, Obama's leadership is central to understanding the success or failure of his policies and initiatives. The president's decisions and actions are also assessed against the constraints and possibilities created by the modern US political system, rapid changes in technology and society, and shifting patterns in international relations. The result is a book that covers executive leadership, administration, domestic issues, foreign and national security policy, and more, to present a comprehensive review of the Obama legacy.

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Author:   Tom Lansford ,  Douglas M. Brattebo ,  Robert P. Watson ,  Casey Maugh Funderburk
Publisher:   State University of New York Press
Imprint:   State University of New York Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.485kg
ISBN:  

9781438481869

ISBN 10:   1438481861
Pages:   364
Publication Date:   02 July 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Their Place in History Robert P. Watson Part I: Executive, Administrative, and Party Leadership 1. The Vice Presidency of Joe Biden Richard M. Yon, Michael J. Ferro, and Jeremy Hunt 2. The Evolving Political Partnership of Barack Obama and Bill Clinton Douglas M. Brattebo 3. Barack Obama's Executive Orders Raymond Frey 4. Obama, Party Leadership, and Domestic Elections Tom Lansford 5. Michelle Obama's First Ladyship Elizabeth J. Natalle Part II: Domestic Policy 6. Obama, Economic Recovery and Macroeconomic Policy Paul Burton and Joseph J. St. Marie 7. The Affordable Care Act: Obama and the ACA—Innovation by Tradition Max J. Skidmore 8. Obama and the Supreme Court Sean J. Savage 9. Obama and Congress Sean D. Foreman 10. The Obama Administration's Approach to Disaster Response and Recovery David Harms Holt and Casey Maugh Funderburk Part III: Foreign and Security Policy 11. Obama and the Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq Robert J. Pauly Jr. 12. The Arab Spring and the Middle East Wayne F. Lesperance Jr. and John M. Callahan 13. Obama's Leadership in Addressing Climate Change Wayne Law, Alanna Lecher, Jonathan Smith, and April Watson 14. China, Russia, and U.S. Primacy in World Affairs William Keeton Part IV: Conclusion 15. Barack Obama: The Post-Presidency Michael J. Devine Appendix A: Grading President Obama Appendix B: Barack Obama Biography Appendix C: The Obama Administration Select Bibliography About the Editors About the Contributors Index

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Tom Lansford is Professor of Political Science at the University of Southern Mississippi. Douglas M. Brattebo is Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the James A. Garfield Center for the Study of the Presidency at Hiram College. Robert P. Watson is Distinguished Professor of American History and Director of Project Civitas at Lynn University. Casey Maugh Funderburk is Vice Provost, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, Associate Director of Interdisciplinary Studies, and Director of the Speaking and Writing Center at the University of Southern Mississippi, Gulf Coast.

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