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Jimmy Carter As President: Leadership And The Politics Of The Public Good (Miller Center Series On The American Presidency)
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Jimmy Carter Was, According To Erwin Hargrove, The First Modern Democratic President To Be Substantially Ahead Of The Party Coalition. Concerned With Issues Of The Future Inflation, The Need For Tax Reform, Energy Shortages Carter Anticipated Many Questions That Are Only Now Being Addressed, Nearly A Decade After His Troubled Tenure In Office.The Years 1976 To 1980 Were Difficult Years For A Democrat To Be President Especially Difficult For A Southern Moderate Who Viewed The World In Wilsonian Terms And Who Was Politically Unaligned, Essentially An Outsider In His Party And In Washington. But Carter'S Inability To Read Or Manipulate The Political Scene Was Not The Only Problem To Beleaguer His Presidency. Events Such As The Soviet Invasion Of Afghanistan And The Capture Of American Hostages In Iran Also Worked Against Carter, Creating Situations In Which No Amount Of Political Acumen Could Have Salvaged His Presidency.Hargrove Places Carter In Historical Perspective. Examining His Frequently Overlooked Successes, As Well As His Failures, Hargrove Analyzes Both The Content And The Methods Of Carter'S Policy Leadership. His Style Of Leadership Is Studied In The Light Of His Beliefs And Values, And Of His Problemsolving Skills And Experience.This Profile Draws Heavily Upon Interviews With Members Of Carter'S White House Staff. In A Consideration For Carter'S Domestic, Economic, And Foreign Policies, Hargrove Shows The Congruence Of Purpose, Politics, And Process As A President Shapes Decision Making. Because Carter Was Skilled At Solving Specific Problems, He Achieved Notable Successes The Panama Canal Treaty, The Camp David Accord, And The Salt Ii Talks When He Could Keep Matters In His Own Hands. Yet, Despite Such Policy Successes, His Inability To Build Strong Coalitions And Delegate Authority, Exacerbated By Uncontrollable World Events, Doomed Carter To Political Defeat.Throughout Jimmy Carter As President, Hargrove Emphasizes That In Our Assessment Of Presidents, We Should Evaluate Skill Within The Historical Context And Thereby Better Understanding The Ingredients Of Presidential Success. Hargrove'S Effective And Extensive Use Of Interviews Proves The Advantages Of Integrating Oral History Into Scholarly Research And Writing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the focus of 'Jimmy Carter as President'? A: The book examines Jimmy Carter's presidency, highlighting his leadership style, the political challenges he faced, and his successes and failures in domestic and foreign policies.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Erwin C. Hargrove, who provides an analysis of Carter's presidency based on extensive interviews and historical context.
- Q: What are some key achievements discussed in the book? A: Key achievements include the Panama Canal Treaty, the Camp David Accord, and the SALT II talks, showcasing Carter's capacity to tackle significant issues when he had control.
- Q: What issues did Jimmy Carter address during his presidency? A: Carter focused on various pressing issues such as inflation, tax reform, and energy shortages, anticipating many challenges that are still relevant today.
- Q: How does the book portray Carter's leadership style? A: The book portrays Carter's leadership style as one shaped by his beliefs and values, emphasizing problem-solving skills despite challenges in coalition-building and political maneuvering.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format and contains 244 pages.
- Q: When was 'Jimmy Carter as President' published? A: The book was published on March 1, 1999.
- Q: Is the book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book integrates oral history into scholarly research, making it valuable for academic studies of presidential leadership and political history.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in American history, political science, and leadership studies would find this book informative and insightful.
- Q: What themes are explored in relation to Carter's presidency? A: The book explores themes of political isolation, the impact of global events on domestic politics, and the importance of historical context in evaluating presidential success.