内容説明
George W. Bush's presidency was marred by some of the worst events in modern U.S. history: the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression, the events of September 11, 2001; the quagmire of the war in Iraq; widespread fear of terrorism, a sentiment bolstered and used for political purposes by Bush; Hurricane Katrina and the government's pathetic response; and, the Patriot Act, which also allowed the government to run roughshod over citizens' rights. Which of Bush's characteristics, influences, or internal motivations were most responsible for this polarizing President's attitudes and decisions? This book presents 11 competing views of President George W. Bush. "The Chameleon President: The Curious Case of George W. Bush" does not endorse a particular view of Bush; it is up to the reader to decide which portrayal best explains the 43rd president's surprisingly complex character as well as his political legacy. The author utilizes evidence drawn from various sources to provide possible explanations for Bush's seemingly contradictory characteristics. Examples of the influences considered include his intelligence, immaturity, and religious beliefs; his upbringing in West Texas; his misfortune to have been in charge during a terrorist attack and a rare natural disaster; his vice president; and, his purposes - political, business, and family-driven.
著者について
Clarke Rountree, PhD, is professor of communication arts at the University of Alabama, Huntsville, AL. He earned his doctorate in rhetorical studies from the University of Iowa in 1988. His published works include George W. Bush: A Biography; Brown v. Board of Education at Fifty: A Rhetorical Perspective; and Judging the Supreme Court: Constructions of Motives in Bush v. Gore, which won the 2009 Kohrs-Campbell Prize in Rhetorical Criticism.
