Presidential command : power, leadership, and the making of foreign policy from Richard Nixon to George W. Bush / Peter W. Rodman.
| Author/creator |
Rodman, Peter W. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2009. |
| Description | xiii, 351 pages ; 25 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Supplemental Content | Sample text |
| Subject(s) |
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| Contents | Bureaucracy, democracy, and legitimacy -- The modern setting -- Richard Nixon -- Gerald Ford -- Jimmy Carter -- Ronald Reagan -- George H.W. Bush -- Bill Clinton -- George W. Bush -- Lessons learned. |
| Abstract | 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 has held several high-level government positions. Rodman offers a telling survey of modern presidential policy-making, challenging many conventional accounts of events as well as many standard remedies. Illuminating the qualities of personal leadership--character, focus, determination, persuasiveness, and consistency--that determine a president's ability to guide his staff, Rodman makes clear how these qualities shape policy and determine how this policy is implemented. This is a vivid story of larger-than-life Washington personalities in action, and an insightful primer on executive leadership.--From publisher description. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-334) and index. |
| LCCN | 2008039973 |
| ISBN | 9780307269799 |
| ISBN | 0307269795 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | General Stacks | JK 516 .R493 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |