Modern American Political Dynasties (eBook, ePUB)

A Study of Power, Family, and Political Influence
Redaktion: Gronnerud, Kathleen; Spitzer, Scott J.

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This collection offers a front seat view of the rise, reign, and fall of powerful modern political families and examines the effects they have had on political, social, and economic issues in American society. Modern American Political Dynasties: A Study of Power, Family, and Political Influence is a unique research resource and fascinating read that explores the dynamics and modern America's most influential political families. It provides a thorough study of approximately 20 of the best-known surnames in 20th-century American politics. More than just a biography, it highlights how these families' dynamics have influenced political practice and thought, providing a holistic context for the evolution of political dynasties in the United States. The text includes a historically grounded examination of the crossroads of family and politics as it charts the origins, development, peak strength, and decline of each family. It is the only published volume to include biographical and contextual information on major political dynasties in addition to fascinating research on high-profile personalities.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Altersempfehlung: ab 7 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Oktober 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798216118398
• Artikelnr.: 68167905

Autorenporträt

Kathleen A. Gronnerud is associate faculty member in history at Saddleback Community College, USA. Scott J. Spitzer is associate professor of political science at California State University, Fullerton, USA.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Scott J. Spitzer
Part OneNational Political Dynasties
Chapter 1The Bush Dynasty
William Cunion
Chapter 2The Cabot Lodge Dynasty
Kathleen A. Gronnerud
Chapter 3The Clinton Dynasty
Margaret E. Scranton
Chapter 4The Gore Dynasty
Michael R. Fitzgerald
Chapter 5The Kennedy Dynasty
Barbara A. Perry
Chapter 6The Paul Dynasty
Joel F. Turner and Scott Lasley
Chapter 7The Rockefeller Dynasty
Richard Skinner
Chapter 8The Romney Dynasty
Dean J. Kotlowski
Chapter 9The Roosevelt Dynasty
Jennifer Hopper
Chapter 10The Taft Dynasty
Mindy Farmer
Part TwoState Political Dynasties
Chapter 11The Brown Dynasty
Ethan Rarick
Chapter 12The Byrd Dynasty
Ted Ritter
Chapter 13The Cuomo Dynasty
Saladin Ambar
Chapter 14The La Follette Dynasty
Nancy C. Unger
Chapter 15The Roberts Dynasty
Richard A. Clucas and Skyler Brocker-Knapp
Chapter 16The Simpson Dynasty
Cody J. Foster
Part ThreeRegional and Metropolitan Political Dynasties
Chapter 17The Daley Dynasty
Larry Bennett
Chapter 18The Dingell Dynasty
Julio L. Borquez
Chapter 19The Udall Dynasty
Zachary A. Smith and Molly E. Thrash
Conclusion: American Democracy and Hereditary Power in the 21st Century
Scott J. Spitzer
About the Editors and Contributors
Index