Modern American Political Dynasties - A Study of Power, Family, and Political Influence (Hardcover, New edition)

This collection of entries 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. The book is for any research institution collection and will be of interest to both academics and general readers interested in American history and politics.

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2018
Editors:	Kathleen Gronnerud • Scott J. Spitzer
Dimensions:	235 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	384
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4408-5442-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Political leaders & leadership Books > History > General
LSN:	1-4408-5442-4
Barcode:	9781440854422

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