How the Obama Presidency Changed the Political Landscape Contributor(s): Walker, Larry (Editor), Walker, Larry (Author), Brooks, F. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1440852057 ISBN-13: 9781440852053 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | American Government - Executive Branch - Political Science | American Government - National - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Policy |
Dewey: 973.932 |
LCCN: 2017006671 |
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (1.63 lbs) 376 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Topical - Black History |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: President Barack Obama's election and subsequent reelection represent a critical paradigm shift in American political history. But will there be lasting effects of the election of an African American to the highest office in the land in terms of the United States' economic, educational, political and social realities? A valuable resource for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, state and federal policymakers, and general readers, this book poses critical questions and offers insightful answers from expert contributors, provides a balanced critique of President Obama's accomplishments and challenges, and considers the national and international impact President Obama's tenure had on politics. The numerous contributors to this book provide a range of perspectives on President Obama's presidency that question conventional thinking, covering key issues that include health care, education, political mobilization, gender, racial stratification, voting patterns, and criminal justice. Readers will come away with a heightened comprehension of the complex relationships between political structures, economic policies, and minority interests; how Congress, traditional and contemporary activists, and domestic and international issues all shaped the Obama Presidency; and how micro and macro issues such as voting rights, voting patterns, and Get Out the Vote (GOTV) initiatives are connected. |