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The Presidents' Wives: The Office of the First Lady in US Politics
Robert P. Watson
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Description for The Presidents' Wives: The Office of the First Lady in US Politics
Hardcover. Num Pages: 275 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Robert P. Watson’s groundbreaking study on the presidents’ wives proved that the first lady can be an influential force in presidential politics and is a subject worthy of scholarly attention. Now, this fully revised second edition incorporates the first ladyships of Hillary Rodham Clinton, Laura Bush, and Michelle Obama in each chapter. The new edition also includes a decade-and-a-half of new research on public opinion, the growth and political development of the East Wing, and the issue of first lady character.
Robert P. Watson’s groundbreaking study on the presidents’ wives proved that the first lady can be an influential force in presidential politics and is a subject worthy of scholarly attention. Now, this fully revised second edition incorporates the first ladyships of Hillary Rodham Clinton, Laura Bush, and Michelle Obama in each chapter. The new edition also includes a decade-and-a-half of new research on public opinion, the growth and political development of the East Wing, and the issue of first lady character.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc.
Condition
New
Number of Pages
275
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO, United States
ISBN
9781626371620
SKU
V9781626371620
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About Robert P. Watson
Robert P. Watson is associate professor and director of American studies at Lynn University, USA.
Reviews for The Presidents' Wives: The Office of the First Lady in US Politics
An important starting point for anyone interested in researching the history of First Ladies or understanding how the Office of First Lady and its duties and traditions evolved over the years. Highly recommended. Robert Watson, one of the leading presidency scholars of his generation, returns his attention to the office of first lady. This book is captivating ... full of ... Read more