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Resilient America: Electing Nixon In 1968, Channeling Dissent, And Dividing Government (American Presidential Elections)
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Richard E. Neustadt Awardto Look At The Partisan Polarization That Paralyzes Washington Today Is To See What First Took Shape With The Presidential Election Of 1968. This Book Explains Why. Urban Riots And The Tet Offensive, The Assassinations Of Martin Luther King, Jr. And Robert F. Kennedy, The Politics Of Outrage And Raceall Pointed To A Reordering Of Party Coalitions, Of Groups And Regions, A Hardening And Widening Of An Ideological Divideand To The Historical Importance Of The 1968 Election As A Watershed Event.Resilient America Captures This Extraordinary Time In All Its Dramathe Personalities, The Politics, The Parties, The Events And The Circumstances, From The Shadow Of 1964 Through The Primaries To The General Election That Pitted Richard Nixon Against Hubert Humphrey, With George Wallace And Eugene Mccarthy As The Interlopers. Where Most Accounts Of This Pivotal Yearand The Decade That Followedemphasize The Coming Apart Of The Nation, This Book Focuses On The Fact That Because Of Measures Taken After The Election The Country Actually Held Together. An Esteemed Scholar Of The American Presidency, Michael Nelson Turns Our Attention To How, In Spite Of Increasing (And Increasingly Vehement) Differences, The Parties Of The Time Managed To Make Divided Government Work. Conventional Political Processespeaceful Demonstrations, Congressional Legislation, Executive Initiatives, Supreme Court Decisions, Party Reforms, And Presidential Politicswere Flexible Enough To Absorb Most Of The Dissent That Tore America Deeply In 1968 And Might Otherwise Have Torn It Apart. This Fraught Time, As Nelson'S Work Clearly Demonstrates, Produced Unity As Well As Results Well Worth Noting In Our Current Predicament.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Resilient America'? A: 'Resilient America' explores the partisan polarization that began with the presidential election of 1968, emphasizing how this election redefined political party coalitions and ideological divides in the United States.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Resilient America'? A: The author of 'Resilient America' is Michael Nelson, an esteemed scholar of the American presidency.
- Q: What significant historical events are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses key events such as urban riots, the Tet Offensive, and the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy, which contributed to the political climate of 1968.
- Q: How does 'Resilient America' differ from other accounts of 1968? A: Unlike many accounts that highlight the division of the nation, 'Resilient America' focuses on how political processes helped maintain unity despite the dissent and challenges of the time.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Resilient America'? A: 'Resilient America' was published on June 26, 2017.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: 'Resilient America' is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Resilient America' have? A: 'Resilient America' contains 360 pages.
- Q: Is 'Resilient America' part of a series? A: No, 'Resilient America' is a standalone book and does not belong to a series.
- Q: What is the significance of the Richard E. Neustadt Award mentioned in the book's description? A: The Richard E. Neustadt Award is given for outstanding scholarship in the field of American government, indicating the book's academic merit and relevance.
- Q: Can 'Resilient America' help in understanding current political issues? A: 'Resilient America' provides insights into the political dynamics of the past that can help readers understand contemporary issues related to partisanship and governance.