The Reagan presidency : an early assessment

Book

The Reagan presidency : an early assessment / edited by Fred I. Greenstein ; with contributions by I.M. Destler [and others].

Greenstein, Fred I. (Added Author). Destler, I. M. (Added Author).

Summary:

Analyzes the policies of the administration of Reagan in the areas of the economy, defense, domestic issues, and foreign affairs.

"The Reagan administration," writes Fred I. Greenstein, "took office with the potential, for better or worse, of making a unique contribution to American politics and policy." In The Reagan Presidency, six of the nation's top political observers examine the still-unfolding scenario born of Reagan's strengths and weaknesses. Their expert analyses cover the most vital policy issues confronting the President today. - Back cover.

Record details

ISBN: 0801830567
ISBN: 9780801830563
ISBN: 0801830575
ISBN: 9780801830570
Physical Description: vii, 197 pages ; 24 cm.
Publisher: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, ©1983.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:: The need for an early appraisal of the Reagan presidency / Fred I. Greenstein -- Fiscal and political strategy in the Reagan administration / Hugh Heclo and Rudolph G. Penner -- The Reagan presidency in domestic affairs / Richard P. Nathan -- The defense policy of the Reagan administration, 1981-1982 / Samuel P. Huntington -- The evolution of Reagan foreign policy / I.M. Destler -- Reagan and the lore of the modern presidency: what have we learned? / Fred I. Greenstein.