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This seminar study examines the Eisenhower presidency. The author argues that the presidency marked an important stage in the evolution of modern America, but left a decidedly mixed legacy for future presidents. Domestically Eisenhower pursued a 'middle way'. Imbued with a profound district of politics and politicians, Eisenhower sought as much as possible to concentrate public policy making in the hands of an enlightened elite of public and private experts. Internationally, Eisenhower's policies exacerbated the nuclear arms race, institutionalised the Cold War, and extended the East-West struggles to new arenas in the Third World. This new account offers an up-to-date synthesis of this newly emerging literature, and reviews Eisenhower's record - from the mishandling of the Civil Rights movement to the escalation of the arms race and the intensification of the Cold War. topFeatures
- Draws on expanding documentary record and most recent scholarship - provides first balanced, introductory overview of the Eisenhower presidency in a decade
- Covers the Cold War, nuclear arms, NASA space programme - all key elements for study of 20th century US history
- No other concise introductory book covering his presidency - fills gap in the market
- Contains glossary, chronology, who's who and primary documents - facilitates student navigation of the subject
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Richard V Damms is an assistant Professor of History at Mississippi State University. topReviews
'It is part of the splendid Semianr Studies in History Series. The book adopts the familiar , tried and tested format. In justnover 100 pages, Richard Damms provides an accessible overview of Eisenhower's two-term presidency. At the back of the book there is a good selection of importnat contemporary documents, a Who's Who of major characters, A glossary of key terms and an excellent guide to further reading.' History Review, December 2004 'In sum, this work should be a valuable asset to scholars teaching courses devoted to the Eisenhower years, particularly if the instructor is imaginative enough to put the documents, maps, and citations to the best possible use. It is highly recommended.' H-Net Review: H Matthew Loayza, September 2004 top
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