| Edition |
4th ed. |
| Description |
xvii, 522 pages ; 24 cm. |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Series |
Longman classics in political science |
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Longman classics in political science.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Presidential Character and How to Foresee It -- Three Tragic Tales -- The Active-Negative Presidents -- The Origins of Presidential Compulsion -- Richard Nixon: Construction and Destruction -- The Passive-Negative Presidents -- The Passive-Positive Presidents -- Reagan's Rise and Rule -- Franklin D. Roosevelt and Active-Positive Affection -- Harry S Truman and Active-Positive Combat -- John F. Kennedy and Active-Positive Commitment -- The Crucial Ford Transition -- Beyond Character -- Jimmy Carter: Predicted and Reviewed -- George Bush: The World View Dilemma -- Adding It Up. |
| Summary |
"What should we look for in a president? This timeless question begs reconsideration in light of today's crucial presidential election season. To that end, The Presidential Character, James David Barber's examination of who has the potential to occupy the highest office in the land - and why - is being reissued as the newest addition to the Longman Classics in Political Science series. Arguing that patterns in a person's character, world view, and political style can help us anticipate their performance as president, this classic text offers explanations and predictions of the performance of past presidents and presidential candidates."--Jacket. |
| Subject |
Presidents -- United States -- Case studies.
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Presidents -- United States -- Psychology.
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Prediction (Psychology)
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Prediction (Psychology) (OCoLC)fst01075025
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Presidents. (OCoLC)fst01075723
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Presidents -- Psychology.
(OCoLC)fst01075795
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Indexed Term |
Prediction (Psychology) |
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Presidents United States Case studies |
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Presidents United States Psychology |
| Genre/Form |
Case studies. (OCoLC)fst01423765
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| ISBN |
9780205652594 |
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020565259X |
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