Author : Bruce J. Schulman
Release : 2006-08-01
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 774/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Lyndon B. Johnson and American Liberalism by : Bruce J. Schulman
Download or read book Lyndon B. Johnson and American Liberalism written by Bruce J. Schulman. This book was released on 2006-08-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether admired or reviled, Lyndon B. Johnson and his tumultuous administration embodied the principles and contradictions of his era. Taking advantage of newly released evidence, this second edition incorporates a selection of fresh documents, including transcripts of Johnson's phone conversations and conservative reactions to his leadership, to examine the issues and controversies that grew out of Johnson's presidency and have renewed importance today. The voices of Johnson, his aides, his opponents, and his interpreters address the topics of affirmative action, the United States' role in world affairs, civil rights, Vietnam, the Great Society, and the fate of liberal reform. Additional photographs of Johnson in action complement Bruce J. Schulman's rich biographical narrative, and a chronology, an updated bibliographical essay, and new questions for consideration provide pedagogical support.