The 1980 Presidential Election: Ronald Reagan and the Shaping of the American Conservative Movement

ISBN-13: 9780415521925 / Angielski / Twarda / 2013 / 248 str.

Jeffrey Howison

Opis

The 1980 Presidential Election of Ronald Reagan marked in important moment in domestic and international politics, American conservatism, the Republican party, and the economic trajectory of the nation. Scholars and instructors return to this era, a period that includes the Star Wars Crisis, the Iran-Contra scandal, as a crystallization of the 70s, an introduction to the 80s, and a lynchpin of contemporary history.

In five short chapters and historical documents, The 1980 Presidential Election situates the contentious history of this famous election while teaching students about the political landscape of the late 70s and early 80s. With significant attention to Reagan's term and legacy, this book provides an ideal introduction to the history of the Right.

Spis treści

Preface 1. Introducing American Conservatism 2. The South, Civil Rights, and the Transformation of the Republican Party 3. The Social Backlash: Riots, Religion, and Realignment 4. Crises, Carter, and the Triumph of Ronald Reagan 5. The Image and Reality of Ronald Reagan and American Conservatism Documents

O autorze

Jeffrey D. Howison is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Yeditepe University in Istanbul.