Clarke Rountree

The Chameleon President (eBook, PDF)

The Curious Case of George W. Bush

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This book paints 11 different portraits of the many "faces" of President George W. Bush, arguably the most controversial and fascinating modern American president, revealing the malleability of human motives and of Bush's motives in particular. George W. Bush's presidency was marred by some of the worst events in modern U.S. history: the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression, the events of September 11, 2001; the quagmire of the war in Iraq; widespread fear of terrorism; Hurricane Katrina and the government's delayed, inefficient response; and the Patriot Act, which greatly increased the government's ability to access citizens' private information. Which of Bush's characteristics, influences, or internal motivations were most responsible for this polarizing President's attitudes and decisions? This book presents 11 competing views of President George W. Bush. The Chameleon President: The Curious Case of George W. Bush does not endorse a particular view of Bush; it is up to the reader to decide which portrayal best explains the 43rd president's surprisingly complex character as well as his political legacy. The author synthesizes popular claims from various sources to provide possible explanations for Bush's seemingly contradictory characteristics. Examples of the influences considered include his intelligence, immaturity, and religious beliefs; his upbringing in West Texas; his misfortune to have been in charge during a terrorist attack and a rare natural disaster; his vice president; and his unstated agendas-political, business, and family-driven.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing Inc
• Seitenzahl: 304
• Altersempfehlung: ab 7 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Dezember 2011
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780313398001
• Artikelnr.: 68184516

Autorenporträt

Clarke Rountree, PhD, is chair and professor of communication arts at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He has published numerous books and articles on legal and political discourse, including Praeger's The Chameleon President: The Curious Case of George W. Bush.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1. Not the Sharpest Tool in the Shed
Chapter 2. The Callow Frat Boy Chapter 3. The Born-Again President Chapter
4. The Conservative Texan Chapter 5. The Man Who Would Be King Chapter 6.
The Incredible Oedipal Bush Chapter 7. The Corporate Crony Chapter 8. The
Evil President Chapter 9. Cheney's Puppet Chapter 10. The Victim of
Circumstances Chapter 11. The Far-Seeing Patriot Conclusion: Would the Real
George W. Bush Please Stand Up? Notes Index