High hopes : the Clinton presidency and the politics of ambition

Title:

Author:

Renshon, Stanley Allen, author.

ISBN:

9780415921473

Physical Description:

xxvi, 402 pages ; 23 cm

Abstract:

This perceptive psychological portrait of Clinton and his presidency investigates whether Clinton has shown the necessary qualities of judgement, vision, character and skill to face domestic and international challenges.

Personal Subject:

Clinton, Bill, 1946-

Subject Term:

History.

Geographic Term:

United States -- Politics and government -- 1993-

Genre:

History

History of the Americas

Philosophy & theory of education

Higher & further education, tertiary education

Politics & government

Language:

English

Holds:

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Library	Material Type	Shelf Mark	Adult Genre	Status
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Now in paperback, this perceptive psychological portrait of Clinton and his presidency investigates whether Clinton has demonstrated the necessary qualities of judgment, vision, character and skill, as well as his ambition and extreme self-confidence. Renshon traces the development of Clinton's character from his early family experiences to his adolescence and long political career, including the controversy surrounding Clinton's draft-dodging and marriage.