George Bush and the Guardianship Presidency

British Scholar David Mervin's analysis of Bush's tenure in the White House argues that Bush saw his role as that of a guardian. Drawing on interviews with senior White House staff, he explores Bush's background and experience, considers his organization of his office, outlines his limited agenda, discusses his strategies for preventing bad laws, and reviews his contribution to ending the Cold War. The budget crisis of 1990 and the Gulf War receive particular attention. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.