The press and the modern presidency : myths and mindsets from Kennedy to Clinton
Title:
The press and the modern presidency : myths and mindsets from Kennedy to Clinton
JLCTITLE245:
Louis W. Liebovich.
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 1998.
Physical Description:
xiii, 237 p. ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9780275959265
Reading Level:
1270 L Lexile
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [217]-227) and index.
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.