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Applies a variety of scholarly approaches to analyze the long-term impact of President Obama as a leader and policymaker.
Historic, intriguing, and important in so many ways, the Obama presidency will be studied by scholars and students for years to come. With the rise in hyperpartisanship, legislative gridlock, political dysfunction, "fake news," and other negative trends, it is imperative that academicians weigh in with a rigorous assessment of Obama's presidency. This volume applies a variety of scholarly approaches to analyze the impact of Obama as a leader and policymaker. Scholars from disciplines such as political science, history, environmental science, economics, and communication come together to provide an interdisciplinary and wide-ranging appraisal of the president. Across the varied chapters, Obama's leadership is central to understanding the success or failure of his policies and initiatives. The president's decisions and actions are also assessed against the constraints and possibilities created by the modern US political system, rapid changes in technology and society, and shifting patterns in international relations. The result is a book that covers executive leadership, administration, domestic issues, foreign and national security policy, and more, to present a comprehensive review of the Obama legacy.
Introduction: Their Place in History
Robert P. Watson
Part I: Executive, Administrative, and Party Leadership
1. The Vice Presidency of Joe Biden
Richard M. Yon, Michael J. Ferro, and Jeremy Hunt
2. The Evolving Political Partnership of Barack Obama and Bill Clinton
Douglas M. Brattebo
3. Barack Obama's Executive Orders
Raymond Frey
4. Obama, Party Leadership, and Domestic Elections
Tom Lansford
5. Michelle Obama's First Ladyship
Elizabeth J. Natalle
Part II: Domestic Policy
6. Obama, Economic Recovery and Macroeconomic Policy
Paul Burton and Joseph J. St. Marie
7. The Affordable Care Act: Obama and the ACA—Innovation by Tradition
Max J. Skidmore
8. Obama and the Supreme Court
Sean J. Savage
9. Obama and Congress
Sean D. Foreman
10. The Obama Administration's Approach to Disaster Response and Recovery
David Harms Holt and Casey Maugh Funderburk
Part III: Foreign and Security Policy
11. Obama and the Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq
Robert J. Pauly Jr.
12. The Arab Spring and the Middle East
Wayne F. Lesperance Jr. and John M. Callahan
13. Obama's Leadership in Addressing Climate Change
Wayne Law, Alanna Lecher, Jonathan Smith, and April Watson
14. China, Russia, and U.S. Primacy in World Affairs
William Keeton
Part IV: Conclusion
15. Barack Obama: The Post-Presidency
Michael J. Devine
Appendix A: Grading President Obama
Appendix B: Barack Obama Biography
Appendix C: The Obama Administration
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About the Editors
About the Contributors
Index