Modern American Political Dynasties

A Study of Power, Family, and Political Influence

Häftad, Engelska, 2024

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This collection offers a front seat view of the rise, reign, and fall of powerful modern political families and examines the effects they have had on political, social, and economic issues in American society.Modern American Political Dynasties: A Study of Power, Family, and Political Influence is a unique research resource and fascinating read that explores the dynamics and modern America's most influential political families. It provides a thorough study of approximately 20 of the best-known surnames in 20th-century American politics. More than just a biography, it highlights how these families' dynamics have influenced political practice and thought, providing a holistic context for the evolution of political dynasties in the United States.The text includes a historically grounded examination of the crossroads of family and politics as it charts the origins, development, peak strength, and decline of each family. It is the only published volume to include biographical and contextual information on major political dynasties in addition to fascinating research on high-profile personalities.

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Utgivningsdatum:2024-11-28
Mått:152 x 232 x 24 mm
Vikt:580 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:384
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9798765136935

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Kathleen A. Gronnerud is associate faculty member in history at Saddleback Community College, USA.Scott J. Spitzer is associate professor of political science at California State University, Fullerton, USA.

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This up-to-date and accessible volume connects the histories of some of America’s most noteworthy political families to important themes in American political development. Its detailed case studies of dynasties at the national, state, and local levels offer a unique lens for viewing the political history of the United States.

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IntroductionScott J. SpitzerPart OneNational Political DynastiesChapter 1The Bush DynastyWilliam CunionChapter 2The Cabot Lodge DynastyKathleen A. GronnerudChapter 3The Clinton DynastyMargaret E. ScrantonChapter 4The Gore DynastyMichael R. FitzgeraldChapter 5The Kennedy DynastyBarbara A. PerryChapter 6The Paul DynastyJoel F. Turner and Scott LasleyChapter 7The Rockefeller DynastyRichard SkinnerChapter 8The Romney DynastyDean J. KotlowskiChapter 9The Roosevelt DynastyJennifer HopperChapter 10The Taft DynastyMindy FarmerPart TwoState Political DynastiesChapter 11The Brown DynastyEthan RarickChapter 12The Byrd DynastyTed RitterChapter 13The Cuomo DynastySaladin AmbarChapter 14The La Follette DynastyNancy C. UngerChapter 15The Roberts DynastyRichard A. Clucas and Skyler Brocker-KnappChapter 16The Simpson DynastyCody J. FosterPart ThreeRegional and Metropolitan Political DynastiesChapter 17The Daley DynastyLarry BennettChapter 18The Dingell DynastyJulio L. BorquezChapter 19The Udall DynastyZachary A. Smith and Molly E. ThrashConclusion: American Democracy and Hereditary Power in the 21st CenturyScott J. SpitzerAbout the Editors and ContributorsIndex