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Presidents, Pandemics, and Politics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
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Presidents, Pandemics, and Politics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Series: The Evolving American Presidency
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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 excellent
to unacceptable, even counterproductive, in dealing with emergency
threats to life and health. Despite ideological arguments to the
contrary, however, governments are important to effective
responses, and in the American setting, presidential action is
essential.
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