Transforming America: Barack Obama in the White House

by Steven E. Schier

Book Overview

The presidency of Barack Obama seeks a major transformation of American politics and policy. This new collection, edited by Steven E. Schier, examines the unusual combination of risk and ambition in Obama's presidency concerning popular politics, Washington politics, and economic and foreign policy. It also places the Obama presidency in historical perspective, noting the unusual circumstances of his election and the similarities and differences between...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442201789
• ISBN13: 9781442201781
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 to 22 years
• Grade Range: Postsecondary