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The Reagan Presidency: Pragmatic Conservatism And Its Legacies
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Some Call Him The Great Communicator. Many Credit Him With Ending The Cold War. Others Even Consider Him The Greatest President Since Fdr. Ronald Reagan Claimed Several Distinctions As Fortieth President, But He Will Be Most Remembered By Admirers And Critics Alike For His Lasting Conservative Legacy.This First Comprehensive, Archivally Grounded Assessment Of The Reagan Presidency Offers Balanced Second Generation Evaluations Of The Ideas And Policies That Made Up The Socalled Reagan Revolution. Drawing On Recently Opened Records, Seventeen Scholars From History, Political Science, And Economics Focus On Important Areas Of National Policy During The Reagan Administration. James T. Patterson, Hugh Heclo, David M. O'Brien, And Others Look Closely At Reagan'S Ideas And Rhetoric, Foreign Policies, Economic Agenda, And Social Policies, As They Build A Strong Foundation For Future Interpretations Of The Reagan Years.In Tackling The Reagan Legacy, These Contributors Don'T Necessarily Agree On What Precisely That Legacy Is. While There Is Consensus Regarding Reagan'S Ideas, Personality, And Leadership, There Is Both Doubt And Debate About Actual Achievements. In Chapters Covering Such Topics As National Security, Taxation, Environmental Policy, Immigration Reform, And Federal Judgeships, The Authors Tend To See His Accomplishments As Less Dramatic Than First Generation Proponents Have Maintainedthat There Actually Was No Reagan Revolution. Nevertheless, They Also Agree That His Administration Accomplished Much Of Its Mission In Foreign Policy And Domestic Economic Policysuccess Attributed To His Conservative Idealism And Pragmatic Politicsand Had A Lasting Effect On The Transformation Of American Conservatism.While Less Successful In Advancing The Social Agenda Of The New Right, Reagan Nevertheless Shaped Politics And Policy In Ways That Extended Beyond The Years Of His Administration. Whether Or Not Reagan Changed America And The World As Much As Roosevelt Did Remains In Dispute, But This Volume, With Its Keen Insights And Broad Scope, Advances Our Understanding Of His Presidency And Allows Us To Better Assess Its Accomplishments And Legacy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Reagan Presidency: Pragmatic Conservatism and Its Legacies'? A: The book provides a comprehensive assessment of Ronald Reagan's presidency, evaluating the ideas and policies that characterized the Reagan Revolution through the perspectives of various scholars.
- Q: Who are the authors contributing to this book? A: The book features contributions from seventeen scholars, including James T. Patterson, Hugh Heclo, and David M. O'Brien, who provide insights into different aspects of Reagan's policies.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: Key topics include Reagan's foreign and domestic policies, economic agenda, national security, taxation, environmental policy, and the social policies of his administration.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book is archivally grounded, making it a valuable resource for academic research on the Reagan presidency and its legacy.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 416 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may show some signs of use but is overall in acceptable shape for reading.
- Q: When was 'The Reagan Presidency: Pragmatic Conservatism and Its Legacies' published? A: The book was published on October 27, 2003.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a classic appearance.
- Q: Does the book present a consensus on Reagan's legacy? A: No, while there is agreement on some aspects of Reagan's ideas and leadership, the contributors debate the actual achievements and legacy of his presidency.
- Q: Is this book relevant for understanding modern American conservatism? A: Yes, the book discusses the lasting effects of Reagan's policies and ideals on the transformation of American conservatism.