Obama and America's Political Future |
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| Author:
| Skocpol, Theda |
| Commentaries by:
| Bartels, Larry M.
Edwards, Mickey
Mettler, Suzanne |
| Foreword by:
| Carpenter, Daniel |
| Series title: | Alexis de Tocqueville Lectures in American Politics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-674-06597-0 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2012 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $74.95 |
Book Description:
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Obama's 2008 victory, coming amid the greatest economic crisis since the 1930s, opened the door to major reforms. But he quickly faced skepticism from supporters and fierce opposition from Republicans. What happened? Skocpol surveys the political landscape to help us to understand Obama's triumphs and setbacks and see where we might be headed next.
Obama's 2008 victory, coming amid the greatest economic crisis since the 1930s, opened the door to major reforms. But he quickly faced skepticism from supporters and fierce opposition from Republicans. What happened? Skocpol surveys the political landscape to help us to understand Obama's triumphs and setbacks and see where we might be headed next.