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Offers the first scholarly assessment of President Obama and his first two years in office.
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Contributors to this book include presidential and congressional scholars, media and interest group specialists, domestic and foreign policy experts, and policy analysts. They analyze the Obama presidency at midterm, looking at his relationships with other parts of government, the media, and the public, and assessing his domestic and foreign policy accomplishments and disappointments. Chapter authors employ a variety of policy and political perspectives, including approaches from history, law, political science, and public administration, as well as psychology, sociology, and media studies. Some topics include voting behavior, Obama's personality, his organization of the White House, and legislative and regulatory strategies. The book can be used as a supplementary text for an undergraduate course on the presidency and will also be of interest to general readers. Thurber directs the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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