Jimmy Carter: 39th President,1977-1981 The American Presidents Series

Name: Jimmy Carter: 39th President,1977-1981 The American Presidents Series
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ISBN: 9780805089578

ISBN-10: 0805089578

ISBN-13: 9780805089578

Edition: 2010

Authors: Julian E. Zelizer, Arthur M. Schlesinger, Sean Wilentz

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The maverick politician from Georgia who rode the post- Watergate wave into office but whose term was consumed by economic and international crises A peanut farmer from Georgia, Jimmy Carter rose to national power through mastering the strategy of the maverick politician. As the face of the "New South," Carter's strongest support emanated from his ability to communicate directly to voters who were disaffected by corruption in politics.But running as an outsider was easier than governing as one, as Princeton historian Julian E. Zelizer shows in this examination of Carter's presidency. Once in power, Carter faced challenges sustaining a strong political coalition, as he focused on policies…

Book details

List price: $43.50
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Publication date: 9/14/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 5.79" wide x 8.50" long x 0.83" tall
Weight: 0.924
Language: English



Editor's Note



A Maverick Politician



New Southern Politics



The Outsider Wins



A Year of Promise



Conservatives Rising, Democrats Dividing



Falling Apart



The Last Year



Pariah Diplomacy


Epilogue


Notes


Milestones


Selected Bibliography


Acknowledgments


Index