American Civil Rights Policy from Truman to Clinton: The Role of Presidential Leadership

American Civil Rights Policy from Truman to Clinton: The Role of Presidential Leadership image
ISBN-10:

0765603934

ISBN-13:

9780765603937

Author(s): Shull, Steven A.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Released: Jul 01, 1999
Publisher: M.E.Sharpe
Format: Hardcover, 294 pages
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Description:

The president is the key actor in civil rights policy-- its advance, reversal, or neglect. This book documents the critical role presidents have played in setting the agenda, framing the terms of the debate, and formulating specific policy goals with respect to civil rights. By identifying the limits of presidential influence as well as the impact of presidential leadership vis-a-vis the Congress and federal agencies, Shull is able to compare presidents in terms of rhetoric, performance, and effectiveness in this most controversial policy arena.

Expanding upon his previous edition "A Kinder, Gentler Racism?: The Reagan-Bush Civil Rights Legacy", Shull here incorporates the Clinton years, including case studies of the 1996 same-sex marriage controversy and the nominations of Lani Guinier and William Lee for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice.












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