Why Presidents Fail

White House Decision Making from Eisenhower to Bush II

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• Richard M. Pious

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• 330 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Politik
• Politikwissenschaft

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Focusing on pivotal moments from the presidencies of Dwight D. Eisenhower to George W. Bush, the book explores the reasons behind presidential failures rather than assigning blame. It analyzes how power, authority, rationality, and legitimacy influence a president's effectiveness. By examining these defining events, the author aims to provide insights that could help future presidents avoid repeating past mistakes, offering a nuanced understanding of the complexities of presidential leadership.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Paperback