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Presidents, Pandemics, and Politics
Max J. Skidmore
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Description for Presidents, Pandemics, and Politics
Hardback. Series: The Evolving American Presidency. Num Pages: 97 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHL; JPP; JPQB; MBNH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148. Weight in Grams: 273.
This book is an examination of the manner in which American presidents respond to pandemics and other public health crises. Skidmore argues that presidential performance in dealing with emergencies and pandemics varies, but those who are informed, focused, and confident that government can work are most likely to be successful. As an example, Gerald Ford’s “Swine Flu program” is widely derided as incompetent and politically motivated. Closer examination, however, suggests the contrary, demonstrating the potential of government to act quickly and effectively against public health emergencies, even when facing formidable obstacles. The American government has a mixed record ranging from ... Read more
This book is an examination of the manner in which American presidents respond to pandemics and other public health crises. Skidmore argues that presidential performance in dealing with emergencies and pandemics varies, but those who are informed, focused, and confident that government can work are most likely to be successful. As an example, Gerald Ford’s “Swine Flu program” is widely derided as incompetent and politically motivated. Closer examination, however, suggests the contrary, demonstrating the potential of government to act quickly and effectively against public health emergencies, even when facing formidable obstacles. The American government has a mixed record ranging from ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
97
Condition
New
Series
The Evolving American Presidency
Number of Pages
97
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781349949922
SKU
V9781349949922
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About Max J. Skidmore
Max J. Skidmore is Curators’ Professor of Political Science and Thomas Jefferson Fellow at University of Missouri-Kansas City, USA.
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