The press and the modern presidency : myths and mindsets from Kennedy to Clinton

The press and the modern presidency : myths and mindsets from Kennedy to Clinton / Louis W. Liebovich.

Author/creator	Liebovich, Louis
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Westport, Conn. : Praeger, ©1998.
Description	xiii, 237 pages ; 24 cm
Subject(s)	Presidents--United States --History --20th century. Press and politics--United States --History --20th century. Government and the press--United States --History --20th century. United States--Politics and government --1945-1989. United States--Politics and government --1989-

Contents	I. The 1960s : tragedy and transition. Myths of the 1960 election -- Kennedy and the resurgent presidency -- Lyndon Johnson's frustrations -- The press, the presidency, and Vietnam. II. The 1970s : the death of pax Americana. Watergate as a media barometer -- Mr. Ford's double-edged sword -- Jimmy Carter's master plan. III. The 1980s : mortgaging the future. The great non-communicator -- Media's changing role at the White House. IV. The 1990s : starting over. George Bush and other fables -- Bill Clinton's bad image -- The 1994 and 1996 elections.
Local note	Little-307395--305131012759.
Local note	Little-308878--305131020481S
Local note	Little-307395--305131012759.
Local note	Little-308878--305131020481S
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. [217]-227) and index.
LCCN	97023010
ISBN	0275959260 (alk. paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	E839.5 .L495 1998	✔ Available	Place Hold