Lyndon B. Johnson and the Transformation of American Politics

Name: Lyndon B. Johnson and the Transformation of American Politics
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ISBN: 9780321383259

ISBN-10: 0321383257

ISBN-13: 9780321383259

Edition: 2008

Authors: John L. Bullion, Mark C. Carnes

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This biography by John L. Bullion introduces readers to the dynamic and turbulent life and legacy of President Lyndon B. Johnson.nbsp; Johnson navigated the country through some of the most challenging issues of the 20 th century.nbsp; This volume offers a close look at not only how Johnson handled the issues of civil rights, segregation, Vietnam, and an unruly economy, but also demonstrates how these same issues and events wore away Johnsonrsquo;s once robust idealism.

Book details

List price: $33.32
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Publication date: 11/12/2019
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 5.00" wide x 7.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.484
Language: English

Mark C. Carnes is Professor of History at Barnard College, Columbia University.



Editor's Preface


Author's Preface


Introduction



A Steam Engine in Pants: 1908 to 1937



The Best Congressman That Ever Was: 1937 to 1941



Trying to Climb a Pole: 1941 to 1948



The Right Place: 1948 to 1957



The Riverboat Gambler: 1957 to July 1960



Second Place: 1960 to 1963



Free at Last: November 1963 to June 1964



Walking the Tightrope: July to November 1964



Living in the Middle of It: December 1964 to April 1965



Looking for Light: April to September 1965



Impatient People: Fall 1965 to December 1966



Waist Deep in the Big Muddy: 1967



Hell Sucks: January to March 1968



This Hard Time: April 1968 to January 1969



The Spent Golden Coin: 1969 to 1973


Study and Discussion Questions


A Note on the Sources


Index