Erscheinungsdatum:
02.11.2010
Informationen zum Autor Clarke Rountree Klappentext This biography examines the life of George W. Bush-one of the most controversial U.S. presidents in recent history-before, during, and after his two terms in the White House.George W. Bush served as president of the United States through some of the most pivotal and memorable events in our nation's history, including the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; Hurricane Katrina; and the devastating economic downturn at the end of his second term. It is still too soon to decide how history will judge his administration. Despite suffering much ridicule and scorn for his linguistic gaffes, which became known as "Bushisms," the fact remains that this Yale graduate eventually rose to become a two-term Texas governor and a two-term U.S. president. George W. Bush: A Biography provides a comprehensive view of Bush's life, beginning with his childhood and education, then examining his life as a businessman; his governorships of Texas; his tumultuous, two-term presidency of the United States; and his life after leaving the White House. Inhaltsverzeichnis Series Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Timeline: Events in the Life of George W. Bush Chapter 1 Great ExpectationsChapter 2 Growing a Bush in TexasChapter 3 The Nomadic YearsChapter 4 Governor BushChapter 5 A Historic Election BattleChapter 6 A Compassionate Conservative Becomes a War PresidentChapter 7 The War against TerrorismChapter 8 The Iraq WarChapter 9 Squeaking into a Troubled Second TermChapter 10 The Lame DuckChapter 11 Bush's Legacy Selected Annotated Bibliography Index
Autorentext
Clarke Rountree, PhD, is chair and professor of communication arts at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He has published numerous books and articles on legal and political discourse, including Praeger's The Chameleon President: The Curious Case of George W. Bush.
Klappentext
This biography examines the life of George W. Bush-one of the most controversial U.S. presidents in recent history-before, during, and after his two terms in the White House. George W. Bush served as president of the United States through some of the most pivotal and memorable events in our nation's history, including the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; Hurricane Katrina; and the devastating economic downturn at the end of his second term. It is still too soon to decide how history will judge his administration. Despite suffering much ridicule and scorn for his linguistic gaffes, which became known as "Bushisms," the fact remains that this Yale graduate eventually rose to become a two-term Texas governor and a two-term U.S. president. George W. Bush: A Biography provides a comprehensive view of Bush's life, beginning with his childhood and education, then examining his life as a businessman; his governorships of Texas; his tumultuous, two-term presidency of the United States; and his life after leaving the White House.
Inhalt
Series Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Timeline: Events in the Life of George W. Bush Chapter 1 Great Expectations Chapter 2 Growing a Bush in Texas Chapter 3 The Nomadic Years Chapter 4 Governor Bush Chapter 5 A Historic Election Battle Chapter 6 A Compassionate Conservative Becomes a War President Chapter 7 The War against Terrorism Chapter 8 The Iraq War Chapter 9 Squeaking into a Troubled Second Term Chapter 10 The Lame Duck Chapter 11 Bush's Legacy Selected Annotated Bibliography Index
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